The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Sitrin Health Care Center
Registered name: CHARLES T SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
NEW HARTFORD, NY · Medicare-certified · 188 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sitrin Health Care Center in New Hartford, NY has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty, and $171,860 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 4 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6955 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $171,860recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6955.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.61
- Weekend nursing
- 4.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.3%21.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%1.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%6.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.7%10.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14%8.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%19.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.9%26.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.7%2.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%97.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $171,860 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $171,860 in total fines.
- $171,860
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 172.3 residents on an average day (92% of 188 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.