Schuyler Hospital Inc and Long Term Care Unit

220 Steuben Street · Montour Falls, NY · 14865 · 6075358611

120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based

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.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 70
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 85

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.353.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.700.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.48≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B March 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 17, 2021

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

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

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Environmental

  • No harm found · B May 17, 2019

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · B May 17, 2019

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · B May 17, 2019

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected July 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335375 · certified since January 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.