1-star nursing home overall. Putnam Center has a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (2.96 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day); it has no fines in the last 24 months but did have a recent abuse citation and multiple recent inspection concerns.
Last inspection: October 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9632.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.59
Licensed practical nurses
0.80
Nurse aides
1.58
Weekend nursing
2.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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
9.3%10.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%2.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%8.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%6.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.1%13.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.7%14%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.5%30.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.3%1.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.5%21.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.1%9.9%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
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.4%93.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2022 — 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 have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
116.8 residents on an average day (97% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 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.