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GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER

134 HOMER AVENUE, CORTLAND, NY 13045
Score: 67 / 100

With a score of 67 out of 100, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New York nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Cortland location.

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center provides above-average staffing with 5.04 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.04 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Mar 14, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Mar 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Mar 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Mar 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 27.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $70,434

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 67 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5