Palatine Nursing Home

154 Lafayette Street · Palatine Bridge, NY · 13428 · 5186735212

70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.39 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

61% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 59
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 44
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 23
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.393.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.470.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.19≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year61%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026

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

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026

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

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected January 23, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · F January 22, 2026

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

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E June 6, 2023 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 10, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 10, 2021

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

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 10, 2021

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

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 10, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 9, 2021 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335685 · certified since October 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.