Finger Lakes Center for Living, Auburn, New York
- 14
- Citations from health inspectionsNew York average: 20 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNew York average: 0.8 a home
- $65,845
- Fines from the federal governmentNew York average: $23,070 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNew York average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Seven inspection visits produced 14 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in three findings. Federal fines came to $65,845 (two fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 4.23 hours each dayThe New York average is 3.63 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.57 hours each dayThe New York average is 0.71 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 33.7%against the New York average of 40.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 80
- Ownership
- Corporation (non profit)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 20 Park Avenue, Auburn, New York 13021
- County
- Cayuga
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Three citations dated July 24, 2026
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Feb. 20, 2026
Two citations dated Oct. 29, 2025
One citation dated June 30, 2025
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated June 5, 2025
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Four citations dated Sept. 6, 2024
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F800 Nutritious, Tasty, Balanced Meals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
One citation dated Oct. 14, 2022
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2026 | Fine | $51,776 |
| Oct. 29, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
The CMS ownership file names no owner or operator for this home.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 335785. Other homes in New York.