CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3356582026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac

120 Sykes Street · Groton, NY 13073 · Tompkins County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds80CMS provider file
Recent citation rows80current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-0672026-02-0618
Cycle 22024-12-04162024-12-0423
Cycle 32023-02-2432023-02-2413
02 / CITATION DETAIL

80 rows in the current release

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.

2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0600Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect 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 · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0638Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure 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 · 2026-03-27
2026-02-06 · FIREK0133Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24
2026-02-06 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0223Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23
2026-02-06 · FIREK0311Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure 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 · 2026-05-08
2026-02-06 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2026-02-06 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2026-02-06 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0531Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0911Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
2026-02-06 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-03
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-12-04Fine$132,9480
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BLOODGOOD, MARY ELLENIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • DUSO, MATTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • HAUKENES, ELAINEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • SMITH, MICHAELIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • WANNAL, JEANIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • WISSINK, DAVIDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • PATEL, DARSHANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • DEPTULA, PATRICKIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • WILLIAMS, RICHARDIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • BLOODGOOD, MARY ELLENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • DUSO, MATTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • HAUKENES, ELAINEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • SHURTLEFF, LEEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • SMITH, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • WANNAL, JEANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • WISSINK, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • DEPTULA, PATRICKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022
  • SHURTLEFF, LEEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2022

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.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.86per resident day
RN hours0.52per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.15per resident day
Staff turnover62.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the New York ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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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.