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Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Syracuse, New York

87
Citations from health inspectionsNew York average: 20 a home
16
Residents harmed or put in dangerNew York average: 0.8 a home
$513,413
Fines from the federal governmentNew York average: $23,070 a home
No rating given
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

11 inspection visits produced 87 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in nine findings. Residents were found hurt in seven cases. Federal fines came to $513,413 (four fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

This home is a Special Focus Facility. Homes that have done poorly on past inspections are put on this list by CMS, and they get extra attention.

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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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating
No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
Rating for health inspections
No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
Rating for staffing
No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
Rating for quality of care
No rating is given while the home stays on the Special Focus list
Nurse time for each resident
3.72 hours each dayThe New York average is 3.63 hours
Time from registered nurses
0.45 hours each dayThe New York average is 0.71 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year
42.7%against the New York average of 40.3%
Beds that are certified
513
Ownership
Limited Liability company (for profit)
Chain
Upstate Services Group, with 17 homes
Street address
5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York 13215
County
Onondaga

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

20 citations dated May 13, 2026

  • F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F814 Dispose of Garbage Properly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
  • F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F807 Drinks to Keep Residents Hydrated: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F800 Nutritious, Tasty, Balanced Meals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F790 Routine and Emergency Dental Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, 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.
  • F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F638 Update Assessments Every Three Months: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F604 Freedom From Physical Restraints: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.

One citation dated March 11, 2026

  • F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated March 4, 2026

  • F656 A Complete Care Plan: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

10 citations dated Feb. 3, 2026

  • F895 Compliance and Ethics Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
  • F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F684 Quality of Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F580 Telling the Family About a Change: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Jan. 12, 2026

  • F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

22 citations dated Dec. 15, 2025

  • F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F814 Dispose of Garbage Properly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
  • F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
  • F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated July 14, 2025

  • F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

25 citations dated April 18, 2025

  • F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F880 Infection Prevention and Control: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents.
  • F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F791 Dental Services for Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
  • F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F711 Doctor Reviews Care and Writes Notes Each Visit: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F697 Pain Management: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
  • F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
  • F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: residents were harmed, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Jan. 23, 2025

  • F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Oct. 26, 2023

  • F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Two citations dated Sept. 13, 2023

  • F624 Prepare Residents for Safe Transfer or Discharge: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
  • F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Payment Denials and Fines

DatePenaltyAmount
May 13, 2026Fine$190,450
Dec. 15, 2025Fine$154,788
Dec. 15, 2025Payment denial for new admissions43 days
April 18, 2025Fine$158,555
Jan. 23, 2025Fine$9,620

Ownership and Management of the Home

Two people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 335184. Other homes in New York.