Citations Summary
Jun 2022 – May 202636 Total Citations — state avg: 41
Issued in the reporting period
17Standard Health
19Life Safety Code
Severity of Citations
How serious were those 36 citations?
0
Minor potential harm
All corrected ✓
0
No actual harm
None in this period
In plain language
- Across 3 inspections in the current reporting window; inspectors issued 36 citations in total.
- Of those, 17 were standard health citations (quality of care) and 19 were related to the Life Safety Code (fire protection).
- The state logged 94 complaints about this facility; 7 led to on-site inspections.
- The state has 1 formal enforcement action (fines or stipulations) on record.
A citation is a rule violation noted by a state inspector. Most are corrected through a plan of correction; the sections below show each citation, its severity, and how the facility compares with the statewide average.
Provider Information
Type
Nursing Home
Operating Certificate
2129303N
County
Herkimer
Phone
(315) 823-1001
Operated By
PALFFY Group LLC Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit)
DOH Regional Office
Central New York
Occupancy Rate
94%
Staff Flu Vaccination
97%
Inspection Details
Surveys with Citations Only▼
Standard Health Citations
Menus Meet Resident Nds/prep In Adv/followed
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Pharmacy Srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Quality Of Care
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Requirements Before Submitting A Request For
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Treatment/svcs To Prevent/heal Pressure Ulcer
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Discharge From Exits
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Doors With Self-closing Devices
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Egress Doors
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords And Extens
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Other
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Exit Signage
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Means Of Egress - General
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Utilities - Gas And Electric
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Investigate/prevent/correct Alleged Violation
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Label/store Drugs And Biologicals
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Maintains Effective Pest Control Program
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Medicaid/medicare Coverage/liability Notice
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Nutritive Value/appear, Palatable/prefer Temp
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Quality Of Care
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Residents Are Free Of Significant Med Errors
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike Environment
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Cooking Facilities
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Testing And Maintenanc
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Emergency Lighting
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Testing And Maintenance
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Maintenance, Inspection & Testing - Doors
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
Radiology/other Diagnostic Services
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Severity Scale Reference
Level 0 — No Harm Potential
Level 2 — Minor Potential Harm
Level 3 — Actual Harm
Level 4 — Immediate Jeopardy
Complaints
Jun 2022 – May 2026Above state average. This facility received 130.3 complaints per 100 beds vs. a statewide rate of 57.4. 6 citations resulted from those complaints (8.3 per 100 beds vs. 5.3 statewide).
Total Complaints
94
55,669 statewide
Per 100 Occupied Beds
130.3
57.4 state avg
On-Site Inspections
7
7,566 statewide
Citations Issued
6
8.3 per 100 beds · avg 5.3
Facility-Reported Incidents
80%
55% statewide
| Citations by Category | This Facility |
|---|---|
| Administration | 0 |
| Dietary Services | 2 |
| Other Services | 2 |
| Physical Environment | 1 |
| Quality of Care | 3 |
| Resident Rights | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
Enforcement & Fines
Jun 2016 – May 20261 enforcement action totaling $12,000 in fines over the reporting period. Resolved via Stipulation & Order agreements with the NY Department of Health where applicable.
May 29, 2020
$12,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-22-034 · Signed January 17, 2022
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care