nursing home in Tupper Lake, NY
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
114 Wawbeek Ave, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 · (518) 359-3355
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a glance
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Tupper Lake, New York (Franklin County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 30, 2024) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.4% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 24, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335220
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.68 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.30 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.83 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.39 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 17.6% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 3 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 30 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 57 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.8% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.6% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.8% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 41.4% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7.5% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 1.8% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.1% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 72.1% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 79.5% | 77.4% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 13, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 25, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| January 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| June 17, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 9, 2022 |
| June 17, 2022 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 8, 2022 |
| June 17, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 9, 2022 |
| June 17, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 8, 2022 |
| June 17, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2022 |
| November 21, 2019 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 20, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 20, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 20, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 20, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
| November 21, 2019 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEWIRTZ, JONATHAN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 33% | 02/01/2024 |
| KLEIN, YEHUDIS Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 01/01/2025 |
| PEARLSTEIN, BLIMIE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 01/01/2025 |
| SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 48% | 01/01/2025 |
| SALAMON, MORDEJAI Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2025 |
| BURG & WEINGARTEN, CPA, PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| CICHETTI, NEIL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2025 |
| DESTINVILLE, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2025 |
| SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SALAMON, MORDEJAI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| ZELLA HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CICHETTI, NEIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| DESTINVILLE, NICHOLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2025 |
| SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's rating?
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is at 114 Wawbeek Ave, Tupper Lake, NY 12986. Phone: (518) 359-3355.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.