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GOOD SHEPHERD-FAIRVIEW HOME INC

BINGHAMTON, NY · Medicare-certified · 54 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
3 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.6746 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $16,153 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. 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.