GOOD SHEPHERD-FAIRVIEW HOME INC (BINGHAMTON, NY) has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 4.67 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the home had $16,153 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: August 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $16,153recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6746.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.74
Licensed practical nurses
1.19
Nurse aides
2.74
Weekend nursing
4.33
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
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
10%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.7%10%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%15.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8%3.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.5%6.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.8%17.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8%10%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29%37%Worsening
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
—93.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
57.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
41.1%79.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
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 August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure it was properly licensed and following all required laws, rules, and professional standards. Cited September 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 836 — 42 CFR §483.70(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,153 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,153 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 24, 2025
$16,153
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
50.3 residents on an average day (93% of 54 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 49 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.