Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
116 East Castle Street · Syracuse, NY · 13205 · 3154751641
160 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Upstate Services Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L May 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 5, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335253 · certified since September 4, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.