Staffing
CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.52 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
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Also known publicly as Groton Community Health Care
GROTON, NY
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State regulatory evidence
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New York State Department of Health
State regulatory data · checked Aug 2026
Decision guide
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CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.52 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
View staffing evidenceThe latest standard inspection on Feb 6, 2026 cited 7 deficiencies.
View inspection evidenceCMS-published records list 61 ownership or control parties.
View ownership evidenceCMS records show a $132,948 fine in the loaded enforcement dataset.
View enforcement evidence →Ownership & operation
Operator, licensee, owner, manager, and chain stay separate. A connected organization is not automatically the party that runs daily operations.
Supported by multiple government sources
SeniorTrustHub found evidence connecting this facility to:
Ownership
These are CMS-published ownership disclosures. Medicare enrollment ownership and managerial-control information is reported by enrolled providers through CMS forms; it is not an independent determination of beneficial ownership.
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 31, 2024
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 31, 2024
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 31, 2024
Individual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2018
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 13, 2024
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 31, 2024
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 31, 2024
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 31, 2024
Individual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Published ownership percentage: 0%
Association date reported to CMS: Jan 1, 2018
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · CORPORATE OFFICER
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: Dec 13, 2024
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Published ownership percentage: 50%
Association date reported to CMS: Sep 1, 2022
Organization · Medicare-enrolled legal organization
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across NY.
Roles are shown as CMS publishes them. Different CMS sources can describe different enrollment, ownership, and control concepts, so TrustHub keeps each source-specific disclosure distinct.
Inspections & deficiencies
Scope and severity terms below are CMS classifications. They are not a TrustHub score.
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 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.
CMS scope/severity C: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity L: Widespread; Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity K: Pattern; Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2023)
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2023)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2023)
Penalties & enforcement
Published fine amount: $132,948.00
Questions to ask
Facility history
15 historical events available. Dates and values come from published CMS and official state regulator evidence, not a score.
Total nurse staffing increased from 3.61 to 3.86 hours per resident day between 2025Q4 and 2026Q1. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
3.61 → 3.86
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
RN staffing increased from 0.40 to 0.52 hours per resident day between 2025Q4 and 2026Q1. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
0.40 → 0.52
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
7 deficiencies were recorded.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
Total nurse staffing increased from 3.26 to 3.56 hours per resident day between 2025Q2 and 2025Q3. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
3.26 → 3.56
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
New York State Department of Health recorded a state fine of $34,000 on 2025-07-23.
New York State Department of Health · Recorded event date · View related evidence
11 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 2 higher-severity deficiencies.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
CMS recorded a $132,948 civil monetary penalty.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
No linked health-deficiency findings were recorded for this survey.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
New York State Department of Health recorded a state inspection on 2023-11-20.
New York State Department of Health · Recorded event date · View related evidence
New York State Department of Health recorded a state inspection on 2023-07-24.
New York State Department of Health · Recorded event date · View related evidence
3 deficiencies were recorded.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
New York State Department of Health recorded a state inspection on 2022-11-28.
New York State Department of Health · Recorded event date · View related evidence
Staffing
CMS staffing rating: 3 of 5 stars. CMS calculates that rating separately using its published methodology. The values below are calculations from daily PBJ records for 2026Q1 (current source quarter).
| Measure | Monday–Friday | Saturday–Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing | 4.144 | 3.153 |
| RN categories | 0.651 | 0.193 |
Contract staff accounted for 12.1% of reported nursing hours included in this quarter calculation.
Reported RN-category hours per resident day were 0.123 higher than the prior loaded quarter.
Solid bar: Total nursing · Outlined bar: RN categories
| Quarter | Total nursing | RN categories | LPN/LVN | CNA | Contract share | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | 3.26 | 0.321 | 1.009 | 1.879 | 17.1% | 91 |
| 2025Q3 | 3.563 | 0.346 | 1.198 | 1.955 | 11.5% | 92 |
| 2025Q4 | 3.609 | 0.395 | 1.182 | 1.934 | 10.7% | 92 |
| 2026Q1 | 3.858 | 0.519 | 1.199 | 2.056 | 12.1% | 90 |
Hours-per-resident-day values are calculated by this platform from CMS-published daily PBJ hours and MDS census. For each displayed period, included hours are summed and divided by the summed census for days with a positive census. They are not CMS case-mix-adjusted staffing measures or a staffing rating.
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