Nursing homeActive
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045607756390980 certified beds · 73 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
15
● 1● 10● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$255,876
2 fines
Last survey
2026-03-31
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 5
Quality 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-25 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-15 | Standard | 140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-11 | Complaint | 012 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-17 | Standard | 010 | 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.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 335768-20260331-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 335768-20260225-F692
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 335768-20260225-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 335768-20260225-F684
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 335768-20260225-F698
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 2026-04-09Record 335768-20260225-F804
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 335768-20240315-F726
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 335768-20240315-F760
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 DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 335768-20240315-F761
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 2024-04-30Record 335768-20240315-F812
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 335768-20240315-F577
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 335768-20230911-F684
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity GHarm
Staffing
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 335768-20230911-F711
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 335768-20230911-F610
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-02-14Record 335768-20211217-F585
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Civil money penalty | $185,442 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-11 | Civil money penalty | $70,434 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.95
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.69
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.70
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover27%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover29%
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 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.2% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 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 | 13.6% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.7% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guthrie Clinic Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ali, Mohammad Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hayes, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Latten, Darlene Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Macafee, Francis Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Macafee, Francis Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neuman, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parvizi, Nasrin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Darshan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Puzo, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Puzo, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raymond, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raymond, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Settineri, Marc Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vangorder, Garry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vangorder, Garry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vervalin, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wirtz, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wright, Mary Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wright, Mary Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yartym, Jennifer Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yartym, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yartym, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Guthrie — 2 facilities
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 Cortland.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Cortland | 1.2 mi | 2025-05-30 | 0110 |
| Crown Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Cortland | 1.5 mi | 2026-01-28 | 091 |
| Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac Groton | 9.5 mi | 2026-02-06 | 2183 |
| Northwoods Rehab And Nursing Center At Moravia Moravia | 14.1 mi | 2025-11-18 | 1120 |
| Kendal At Ithaca Ithaca | 17.5 mi | 2024-12-19 | 070 |
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 |