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F610 citations in New York

Investigating alleged violations · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F610 in New York. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

New York cites F610 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.52×

1.52 times the share F610 takes of citations nationally.

Share of New York citations2.31%

Of every deficiency written in New York in 2025, this is the portion that was F610.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What New York surveyors wrote

F610 findings written in New York, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedMay 29, 2026

Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse and implement appropriate corrective actions to protect a resident from further abuse. This was evident for one resident (Resident #1) of four residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, on 05/11/2026, Certified Nurse Aide #1 reported to Licensed Practical Nurse #1 and Registered Nurse Supervisor #1 that they observed Certified Nurse Aide #2 forcibly grab Resident #1 and push the resident into a wheelchair, then use the dining room table as a barrier preventing Resident #1 from getting out of the wheelchair. Certified Nurse Aide #1 also reported that they heard Certified Nurse Aide #2 repeatedly use profanities toward Resident #1. …

Sullivan County Adult Care Center

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 20, 2026

Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure allegations of abuse were responded to timely, thoroughly investigated, and that residents were protected from further potential abuse for one of seven residents reviewed (Resident #10). Specifically, Resident #10 reported allegations of potential physical and verbal abuse to nursing staff, and the facility failed to immediately remove the involved staff member from resident care while the investigation was in progress in an effort to prevent further potential abuse. The findings include:The facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment, and Misappropriation of Resident Property last revised on 05/08/2026, included that residents would be protected from abuse, neglect, and harm while at the facility. …

Finger Lakes Health

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadMarch 25, 2021

Based on interview and record review conducted during a focused infection control survey, the facility did not comply with requirements of the NYSDOH Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). Specifically, a section of the signed informed consent form (DOH-102) was not completed for 5 of 5 new employee records reviewed. This is evidenced by: On 3/24/2021 at 2:20 p.m. the surveyor received email correspondence including the DOH-102 (Acknowledgement and Consent Form for Fingerprinting and Disclosure of Criminal History Record Information) for 5 employees hired within the last 4 months, and the facility CHRC/Fingerprinting policy. …

Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

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Recent years

YearShare of New York citationsvs expected
20232.50%1.95×
20242.59%1.81×
20252.31%1.52×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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