nursing home in Syracuse, NY

Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

116 East Castle Street, Syracuse, NY 13205 · (315) 475-1641

★★★★★1

Much below average
CMS overall star rating

Health inspections★★★★★1
Staffing★★★★★4
Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at a glance

Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 160-bed for-profit nursing home in Syracuse, New York (Onondaga County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 5, 2025) found 12 health citations. The New York average is 8.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 46.7% per year (state average 40.3%).

Facility details

Type: Nursing home
Ownership: For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds: 160
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity: Upstate Services Group
Medicare-certified since: September 4, 1970
Resident/family council: Resident
County: Onondaga County
CMS Certification Number: 335253

Ratings

Measure	This facility	New York avg.	U.S. avg.	vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)	1 / 5	3 / 5	3 / 5	Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)	1 / 5	2.7 / 5	2.8 / 5	Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)	4 / 5	2.8 / 5	2.9 / 5	Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)	3 / 5	3.8 / 5	3.6 / 5	Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)	4 / 5	4 / 5	3.8 / 5	Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)	1 / 5	3.6 / 5	3.3 / 5	Worse

Staffing

Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages

Measure	This facility	New York avg.	U.S. avg.	vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)	3.58 hrs	3.63 hrs	3.86 hrs	Worse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)	0.47 hrs	0.71 hrs	0.69 hrs	Worse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)	2.09 hrs	2.15 hrs	2.32 hrs	Worse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)	3.00 hrs	3.18 hrs	3.42 hrs	Worse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)	46.7%	40.3%	45.8%	Average
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)	38.1%	39.8%	42.9%	Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)	0	0	1	Better

Inspections

Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages

Measure	This facility	New York avg.	U.S. avg.	vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)	12	8	9	Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)	5	3	3	Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)	178.5	62.2	80.6	Worse

Penalties

Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages

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.
Certified beds	160	188	107
Average residents per day	159	168	86
Occupancy	99.3%	90.5%	80.9%

Long-stay residents

Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages

Measure	This facility	New York avg.	U.S. avg.	vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)	3.6%	3.1%	3.2%	Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)	3.7%	6.5%	4.6%	Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)	16.4%	13.7%	15.4%	Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)	0.9%	1.3%	1.6%	Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)	0.1%	0.5%	0.8%	Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)	12.5%	14.1%	13.9%	Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)	6.9%	12.5%	14.1%	Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)	2%	5.8%	5.2%	Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)	1.5%	19.5%	12.8%	Better
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)	16.2%	13.2%	19.5%	Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)	17.8%	19.5%	19%	Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)	98.7%	95.3%	95.5%	Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)	95.6%	91.5%	93.6%	Average

Short-stay residents

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. New York and U.S. averages

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)	84.8%	78.8%	79.8%	Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)	83.1%	77.4%	82%	Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 40 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
June 2, 2026 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 July 6, 2026
May 5, 2025 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	L Immediate jeopardy, widespread	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Standard	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585	F Potential harm, widespread	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Standard	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Standard	Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Complaint	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 June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Complaint	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Standard	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Standard	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Standard	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 Complaint	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected June 17, 2025
May 5, 2025 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 June 17, 2025
July 24, 2024 Complaint	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	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected August 31, 2024
September 12, 2023 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 October 13, 2023
September 12, 2023 Fire safety	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected October 13, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	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 October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 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 October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Standard	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Standard	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	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 October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Standard	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Standard	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected October 26, 2023
September 12, 2023 Complaint	Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0573	B No harm, pattern	Corrected October 26, 2023
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712	F Potential harm, widespread	Corrected April 21, 2022
February 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 April 21, 2022
February 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	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected April 21, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected April 21, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 21, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 21, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004	C No harm, widespread	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Fire safety	Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036	C No harm, widespread	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 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 April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677	E Potential harm, pattern	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 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 April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 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	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0888	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022
February 17, 2022 Standard	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684	D Potential harm, isolated	Corrected April 12, 2022

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
KOENIG, LAWRENCE Individual	5% or greater direct ownership interest	28%	09/08/2008
KOENIG, URI Individual	5% or greater direct ownership interest	28%	09/08/2008
STEIF, EFRAIM Individual	5% or greater direct ownership interest	45%	09/08/2008
AUGENSTEIN, JACK Individual	corporate officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/13/2016
WUERTZER, AMY Individual	corporate officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/14/2017
STEIF, EFRAIM Individual	operational/managerial control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/08/2008

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Frequently asked questions

What is Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's rating?

Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 1 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 Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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 Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Upstate Services Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and how do I contact it?

Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is at 116 East Castle Street, Syracuse, NY 13205. Phone: (315) 475-1641.

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.