Nursing homeActive
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
120 Sykes Street, Groton, NY 13073607898587680 certified beds · 69 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
26
● 2● 21● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$132,948
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-06
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-04 | Standard | 2113 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-24 | Standard | 030 | 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.
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F582
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F600
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F638
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F641
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F695
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 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 335658-20260206-F812
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 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity LHarm
Care planningFalls
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F689
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F700
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F565
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F582
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 FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F656
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F679
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 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F684
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F812
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F835
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F921
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F940
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F550
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 2025-01-17Record 335658-20241204-F585
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-26Record 335658-20230224-F577
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-10Record 335658-20230224-F638
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 2023-04-10Record 335658-20230224-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-04 | Civil money penalty | $132,948 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.52
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.86
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.15
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover63%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
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 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 27.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.8% | 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 | 21.4% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 14.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.8% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bloodgood, Mary Ellen Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bloodgood, Mary Ellen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bloodgood, Mary Ellen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deptula, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deptula, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deptula, Patrick Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duso, Matt Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duso, Matt Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duso, Matt Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haukenes, Elaine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haukenes, Elaine Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haukenes, Elaine Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Darshan Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Darshan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shurtleff, Lee Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shurtleff, Lee Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shurtleff, Lee Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Michael Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wannal, Jean Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wannal, Jean Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wannal, Jean Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Richard Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wissink, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wissink, David Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wissink, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wissink, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 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 Tompkins.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Rehab And Nursing Center At Moravia Moravia | 9.4 mi | 2025-11-18 | 1120 |
| Kendal At Ithaca Ithaca | 9.3 mi | 2024-12-19 | 070 |
| Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Cortland | 9.5 mi | 2026-03-31 | 194 |
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center Ithaca | 12.3 mi | 2025-03-19 | 0130 |
| Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Ithaca | 12.3 mi | 2025-08-29 | 0160 |
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 |