Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Inspection Reports

Complaints

Nursing Home Complaints, November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2025

Number of Complaints
The total number of complaints received about the facility during the reporting period.
24 This Facility
51,680 Statewide
Number of Complaints per 100 Occupied Beds
This rate demonstrates the number of complaints and incidents received per 100 occupied beds during the reporting period. Occupied beds are approximated by taking the daily occupancy rate data from the most recent year's audited Nursing Home Cost Report. This rate allows the user to compare a specific facility's complaint experience with that of other homes or a statewide average.
19.1 This Facility
50.0 Statewide
Percentage of Complaints Representing Facility-Reported Incidents
Facilities are required to report certain kinds of incidents to the Department of Health whenever they occur, and these are included in the complaint count. This measure shows the percentage of complaints that represents such facility-reported incidents.
25.0% This Facility
54.0% Statewide
All Complaint-Related On-Site Inspections
The number of complaint-related inspections at the facility completed by the Department of Health during the reporting period. Not all inspections necessarily result in deficiencies being cited.
13 This Facility
7,360 Statewide
Citations
The total number of complaints-related citations during the reporting period.
14 This Facility
4,035 Statewide
Citations per 100 Occupied Beds
This rate demonstrates the number of citations per 100 occupied beds during the reporting period. Occupied beds are approximated by taking the daily occupancy rate data from the most recent year's audited Nursing Home Cost Report. This rate allows the user to compare a specific facility's complaint experience with that of other homes or a statewide average.
8.3 This Facility
3.9 Statewide

Complaints-Related Citations by Category, November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2025

Administration
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to administrative issues.
2 This Facility
Dietary Services
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to dietary services.
6 This Facility
Other Services
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to other issues, i.e., those that cannot be categorized under administration, quality of care, resident rights, diet, or physical environment.
0 This Facility
Physical Environment
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to the physical environment of the facility.
3 This Facility
Quality of Care
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to quality of care.
27 This Facility
Resident Rights
The number of complaint-related deficiencies pertaining to resident rights.
9 This Facility
Total Complaints-Related Citations
The total number of citations during the reporting period resulting directly from complaints made against the facility.
47 This Facility

Citations

Citations from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025

Citations Summary

Standard Health Citations
The number of citations falling into the category of standard health deficiencies, which pertain to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
18 This Facility
18 State Average
Life Safety Code Citations
The number of citations falling into the category of Life Safety Code deficiencies, which pertain to a wide range of requirements established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
4 This Facility
11 State Average
Total Citations
The total number of citations of any kind received by the nursing home during the reporting period
22 This Facility
29 State Average
Citations Related to Actual Harm or Immediate Jeopardy
The number of citations involving defiencies in which actual harm to a resident occurred, as opposed to deficiencies that only created the potential to cause such harm.
2 This Facility
1 State Average
Percentage of Citations Related to Actual Harm or Immediate Jeopardy
The percentage of citations received for deficiencies resulting in actual resident harm, as opposed to those that only created the potential for harm.
9.1% This Facility
2.0% State Average

The citations above resulted from a total of 7 inspections. There were also 5 inspections resulting in no citations.

Inspections (with citations)
7
Inspections (no citations)
5
Total citations
22

Citation Details

May 2, 2024 — Complaint Survey — Health: 6 — LSC: 6

May 2, 2024 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of May 22, 2024
Free from abuse and neglect
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of May 30, 2024
Label/store drugs and biologicals
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of May 29, 2024
Permitting residents to return to facility
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 4, 2024
Reporting of alleged violations
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of May 29, 2024
Sufficient nursing staff
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of May 30, 2024

Standard Life Safety Code Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Develop ep plan, review and update annually
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤👤👤Widespread
Widespread
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 13, 2024
Discharge from exits
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of July 8, 2024
Egress doors
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 13, 2024
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤👤👤Widespread
Widespread
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 13, 2024
Fire alarm system - installation
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of July 1, 2024
Ltc and icf/iid sharing plan with patients
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤👤👤Widespread
Widespread
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of June 13, 2024
December 27, 2023 — Complaint Survey — Health: 2 — LSC: 0

December 27, 2023 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Competent nursing staff
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of February 8, 2024
Qualified persons
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of January 19, 2024
June 28, 2023 — Complaint Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

June 28, 2023 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 4
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety requiring immediate action. An event has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death.
👤Isolated
Isolated

Substandard quality of care: a severe, systemic deficiency.
Corrected as of May 23, 2023
June 23, 2023 — Complaint Survey — Health: 4 — LSC: 0

June 23, 2023 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Criminal history record check process
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of August 8, 2023
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of August 8, 2023
General requirements
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of August 8, 2023
Grievances
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of August 8, 2023
March 17, 2023 — Complaint Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

March 17, 2023 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Reporting of alleged violations
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 4
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety requiring immediate action. An event has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death.
👤Isolated
Isolated

Substandard quality of care: a severe, systemic deficiency.
Corrected as of February 28, 2023
March 8, 2022 — Complaint Survey — Health: 17 — LSC: 5

March 8, 2022 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Dialysis
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Drug regimen review, report irregular, act on
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 22, 2022
Frequency of meals/snacks at bedtime
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Infection prevention & control
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 6, 2022
Laboratory services
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 13, 2022
Maintains effective pest control program
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Medicaid/medicare coverage/liability notice
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Menus meet resident nds/prep in adv/followed
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Nutrition/hydration status maintenance
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Personal food policy
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 18, 2022
Quality of care
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Resident records - identifiable information
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Residents are free of significant med errors
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 22, 2022
Sufficient nursing staff
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022

Standard Life Safety Code Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Cooking facilities
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
Vertical openings - enclosure
Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤👤👤Pattern
Pattern
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of April 14, 2022
December 24, 2021 — Complaint Survey — Health: 1 — LSC: 0

December 24, 2021 Complaint Survey

Standard Health Citations 

Deficiency Severity Scope SQC Corrected
Food in form to meet individual needs
Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping.
Level 2
No actual harm or immediate jeopardy, but has caused minor discomfort and has the potential to cause more than minimal harm.
👤Isolated
Isolated
Deficiency does not indicate severe, systemic problems in quality of care. Corrected as of February 4, 2022

Enforcement

November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2025

Survey DateDetails
June 18, 2023
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-24-006
  • Stipulation and Order date: January 2, 2024
  • Fine: $2,000
  • Description: Quality of Care
March 17, 2023
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-23-079
  • Stipulation and Order date: September 12, 2023
  • Fine: $2,000
  • Description: Resident Rights
March 8, 2022
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-23-017
  • Stipulation and Order date: February 15, 2023
  • Fine: $4,000
  • Description: Quality of Care
Date not yet available
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-196
  • Stipulation and Order date: September 27, 2016
  • Fine: $18,000
  • Description: Multiple Deficiencies
September 30, 2013
  • Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-170
  • Stipulation and Order date: May 4, 2016
  • Fine: $4,000
  • Description: Multiple Deficiencies