Nursing homeActive
The Cottages At Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm
5460 Meltzer Court, Cicero, NY 130393156991619156 certified beds · 138 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
30
● 3● 26● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-01
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Standard | 381 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-01 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-16 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-06-10 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F686
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F550
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F684
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F689
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F744
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F880
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F577
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F585
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 335340-20260501-F655
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-07Record 335340-20251119-F684
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-19Record 335340-20250401-F561
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-19Record 335340-20250401-F689
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F610
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F676
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F679
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F686
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F804
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 335340-20240716-F880
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-19Record 335340-20240502-F610
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F677
F696Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F696
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F804
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F806
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-22Record 335340-20220610-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.41
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.12
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover39%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.7% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 25.1% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.1% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Corporation Of Central New York, Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Brodowski, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zgoda, Tara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barron, Sean Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergemann, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brodowski, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dabrowski, Karen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edmunds Smith, Julie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| House, Deborah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Iroquois Nursing Home, Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ko, Brenda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mucitelli, Kristen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Randall, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zgoda, Tara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zgoda, Tara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Onondaga.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood At Liverpool Liverpool | 5.2 mi | 2026-02-10 | 1140 |
| Sunnyside Care Center East Syracuse | 7.6 mi | 2025-09-12 | 1230 |
| Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Syracuse | 9.3 mi | 2026-05-12 | 04010 |
| Central Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Syracuse | 11.0 mi | 2026-06-02 | 1241 |
| Jewish Home Of Central New York Syracuse | 11.0 mi | 2026-05-20 | 0311 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |