Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
5075 West Seneca Turnpike · Syracuse, NY · 13215 · 3154496000
513 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Upstate Services Group
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (6 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$406,310 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $619,590 |
Inspection citations (82 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 4, 2026 · 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 April 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2026 · 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 March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Administration
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Actual harm · G January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Fine | $238,135 |
| December 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 43 days |
| April 18, 2025 | Fine | $158,555 |
| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 |
| September 13, 2023 | Fine | $186,513 |
| July 28, 2023 | Fine | $26,767 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335184 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.