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1045 West Street Carthage, NY 13619 · Jefferson County

(315) 493-3220

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 90 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 335579 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the New York average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.90 hours per resident per day at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, above the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.40 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.83 hours, 27% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 68.5% of nursing staff left within a year (New York median 38.3%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.90 hours
Above the New York median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.40 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.83 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 68.5% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 50% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds90
Residents per day 86 About 96% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1977
Part of a chainCenters Health Care
Legal business nameCLR CARTHAGE LLC

Paying for care at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing: Medicare and Medicaid

Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New York's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on September 26, 2024 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 8 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 34 citations at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing across 6 inspection dates, 11 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 34 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (14) and nutrition and dietary (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature" (tag F0804, level E, July 24, 2026).

July 24, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 19, 2026)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 19, 2026)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 19, 2026)

September 26, 2024 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DProvide 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)

February 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0624 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2024)

December 8, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2024)

DEnsure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2024)

March 16, 2023 · 9 citations

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

DAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)

June 24, 2021 · 7 citations

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

DProvide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0635 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

DProvide 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0810 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

  1. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  2. Weekend staffing is 27% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. Nursing staff turnover was 68.5% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  4. The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 4/5
August 2026 1/5 2/5 1/5 4/5
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