Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
81 Park Street · Elizabethtown, NY · 12932 · 5188733570
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Centers Health Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
83% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 83% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 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 November 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2022
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2022
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 February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2020
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 May 6, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2020
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 6, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335478 · certified since December 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.