Trustees of Eastern Star Hall & Home of the N Y S
8290 State Rt 69 · Oriskany, NY · 13424 · 3157369311
86 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B November 8, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
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 April 10, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335497 · certified since December 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.