Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
Groton, Tompkins County, New York · CCN 335658 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 80 certified beds, 69 residents a day on average. 26 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $132,948.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.85765 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.51881 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.15264 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.8% (registered nurses 33.3%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-06 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-06 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-27 |
| 2024-12-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 complaint survey |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0940 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-04 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-17 |
| 2023-02-24 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-10 |
| 2023-02-24 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-26 |
| 2023-02-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-10 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-04 | Fine | $132,948 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptula, Patrick Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-31 |
| Patel, Darshan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-31 |
| Williams, Richard Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-31 |
| Patel, Darshan Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2018-01-01 |
| Bloodgood, Mary Ellen Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Duso, Matt Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Haukenes, Elaine Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Shurtleff, Lee Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Smith, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wannal, Jean Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wissink, David Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Deptula, Patrick Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Shurtleff, Lee Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wissink, David Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Bloodgood, Mary Ellen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Duso, Matt Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Haukenes, Elaine Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Smith, Michael Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wannal, Jean Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wissink, David Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Williams, Richard Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Bloodgood, Mary Ellen Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Duso, Matt Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Haukenes, Elaine Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Shurtleff, Lee Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Smith, Michael Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wannal, Jean Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Wissink, David Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Deptula, Patrick Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Williams, Richard Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2022-09-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Tompkins County.