Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Tupper Lake, New York · CCN 335220
14 surveys since 2011, 8 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 64
- Surveys
- 14
- Harm or worse
- 8
- Immediate jeopardy
- 6
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 60
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Franklin · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=16, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Jan 30, 2024
1,014 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.68 | 4.69 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.30 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 34.4% | 36.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1565.2% | E834.8% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F6922×
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F8382×
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
- F5821×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF600Aug 17, 2022
Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (Case #NY 178), the facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse for 1 (Resident #3) of 4 residents reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #3, who had severely impaired cognition related to dementia, was free from sexual abuse by Pastoral Care Volunteer #1 on 7/16/2022 as witnessed by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1. CNA #1 witnessed the Pastoral Care Volunteer leaning over Resident #3's bedside with their hand inside the resident's incontinence brief and witnessed the brief making an up and down motion. CNA #1, along with CNA #5, immediately stopped the Pastoral Care Volunteer, and removed them from the resident's room. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF610Aug 17, 2022
Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (Case #NY 178), the facility failed to ensure alleged violations of abuse, mistreatment, and neglect, including an injury of unknown source were thoroughly investigated for 1 (Resident #3) of 4 residents reviewed. Specifically, for Resident #3, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation for an allegation of sexual abuse by a Pastoral Care Volunteer #1 on 7/16/2022 witnessed by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1. CNA #1 witnessed the Pastoral Care Volunteer leaning over Resident #3's bedside with their hand inside the resident's incontinence brief and witnessed the brief making an up and down motion. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF727Jan 30, 2024
Based on interviews and record review during a recertification survey from 1/22/2024 to 1/30/2024, the facility did not ensure a Registered Nurse was scheduled for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. Specifically, no registered nurse worked on 1/28/2024. This is evidenced by: Record review of the written working schedule for 1/28/2024 revealed no registered nurse was scheduled to be in the building that day. During an interview on 1/29/2024 at 1:58 PM, Scheduler #1 stated they made sure all the shifts were covered and was aware that a registered nurse needed to be scheduled for eight consecutive hours, seven days a week, per the regulation. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 30, 2024
Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey from 01/22/2024 to 01/30/2024, the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed or served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and two (2) of 2 kitchenettes. Specifically, toxic vapor-emitting fly strips were used in food preparation areas, cleaning equipment was not stored properly, and equipment and floors were not clean. This is evidenced by: During observations of the main kitchen on 01/22/2024 at 11:37 AM, two toxic vapor-emitting fly strips were found near the 3-compartment sink; a broom and dust bin were stored next to the stove; and the can opener and holder, cooking line drawers, wall fan in the dishwashing machine area, and floor… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jan 25, 2024
Based on observation, interview and record review during abbreviated survey (NY00324981, NY00325409, NY00327186, NY00327811, and NY00327951), the facility did not ensure sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for all residents in the facility. Specifically, the facility did not ensure there were sufficient staff to meet resident needs, including activities of daily living, meals, medications, and treatments. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 64 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jan 30, 2024Standard5 findings
- Jan 25, 2024Complaint6 findings
- Aug 17, 2022Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 17, 2022Standard1 finding
- Nov 21, 2019Standard11 findings
- Jun 29, 2018Standard6 findings
- Oct 27, 2016Standard2 findings
- Aug 9, 2016Complaint1 finding
Show the 6 earlier surveys
- May 10, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Oct 29, 2015Standard3 findings
- Sep 21, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Aug 28, 2014Standard and complaint8 findings
- Apr 26, 2012—13 findings · 5 harm
- Jan 12, 2011—2 findings · 1 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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