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120 Sykes Street Groton, NY 13073 · Tompkins County
CMS certification number 335658 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac 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 Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the New York average of 3.1.
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 3.73 hours per resident per day at Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac, above the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.48 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.03 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 61.6% 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.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac: Medicare and Medicaid
Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac 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 February 6, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 26 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 26 citations at Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac across 3 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 4, 2024. The most common areas cited were resident rights (7) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level L, December 4, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 6, 2026 · 7 citations
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
December 4, 2024 · 16 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
LEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
KTry 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.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FHonor 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
EEnsure 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.
EDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CHonor 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.
February 24, 2023 · 3 citations
EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
DAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 4, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 6, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Nursing staff turnover was 61.6% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $132,948 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Fine | $132,948 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Groton Community Health Care Center Res Care Fac
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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9.4 mi
Cortland Regional Medical Center, INC CortlandEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 2m for patients treated and sent home
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11.7 mi
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca IthacaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 4m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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