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
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-day | 2.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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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
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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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
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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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
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Environmental
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.