The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER
CORTLAND, NY · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality ratings (5/5 each) and staffing above the federal benchmark (4.66 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). The main concerns are a low health inspection rating (2/5) and a recent federal penalty with $253,805 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6595 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $253,805recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6595.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.27
- Nurse aides
- 2.55
- Weekend nursing
- 3.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
17.9%20.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.7%3.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%8.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.6%5.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.6%5.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.9%20%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.1%34.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
15.2%0%Improving
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%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.9%98.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — 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 provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $253,805 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $324,239 in total fines.
- $253,805
Federal fine
Feb 11, 2026
- $70,434
Federal fine
Sep 11, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GUTHRIE · 2 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.6 residents on an average day (91% of 80 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.