Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with 4-star health inspections, 3-star staffing and quality scores, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included infection control, following care orders, and keeping residents informed about their health and treatment.
Last inspection: January 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.112.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
0.60
Nurse aides
2.02
Weekend nursing
2.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.2%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%2.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.4%22.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30%24.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.1%21.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
45.6%34.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—58.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%80.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure there was enough outside ventilation in the area, through windows, mechanical systems, or both. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 923 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
46.9 residents on an average day (53% of 88 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.