NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Groton, NY, with 80 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 80 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
120 Sykes Street · Groton, NY 13073 · Tompkins County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-06 | 7 | 2026-02-06 | 18 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-04 | 16 | 2024-12-04 | 23 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-02-24 | 3 | 2023-02-24 | 13 |
CMS reports 80 citation rows, including 3 with G–L codes and 2 with J–L codes.
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 17 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-08Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03The August 2026 file contains 1 penalty row and $132,948 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-04 | Fine | $132,948 | 0 |
CMS matched 30 ownership disclosure rows to Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.86 total nurse hours and 0.52 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second published facility record in Groton, NY met the local peer rule in this release.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
