St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SYRACUSE, New York)

813 FAY ROAD, SYRACUSE, New York 13219

Phone: 3154882951

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

284

Avg Residents/Day

252.6

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Onondaga

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5

Health2/5

Staffing2/5

Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

Metric	This Facility	New York Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.40	0.73	-0.33
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	3.42	3.69	-0.27
CMS Staffing Rating	2/5	2.9/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	38.9%	40.3%	-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-01-09	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-22	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	G – Actual Harm
2023-11-20	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-30	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

24 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-01-09	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Services Deficiencies	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Egress Deficiencies	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Egress Deficiencies	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Smoke Deficiencies	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Egress Deficiencies	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Services Deficiencies	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-20	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-30	Smoke Deficiencies	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-07-30	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$39,754

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

Date	Type	Fine Amount	Payment Denial
2024-01-22	Fine	$39,754	-

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