Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
Groton, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335658) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $132,948
Phone: (607) 898-5876 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac reports total nurse staffing of about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.8%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $132,948.00 for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac, with no payment denials on record. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac is a non-profit nursing home in Groton, Tompkins County, New York, certified for 80 beds with an average of 68.5 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has held certification since November 1982.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $132,948.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, and there is no record of a chain affiliation or an ownership change within the last 12 months in the supplied data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, given the low overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings relative to the state average. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 62.8%; CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $132,948.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 68.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 4, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6078985876 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6078985876 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335658?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.