The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE COTTAGES AT GARDEN GROVE, A SKILLED NRSG COMM
CICERO, NY · Medicare-certified · 156 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero, NY has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures. It reports 4.41 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, has had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included pressure ulcer care, response to alleged violations, and food/drink temperature and palatability.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4127 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4127.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.66
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 3.04
- Weekend nursing
- 4.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
12.7%9.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%6.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.5%2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.9%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%7.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.3%18%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.8%18.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.2%20.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28%25.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.9%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
—91.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%96%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.9%89.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 June 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 137.8 residents on an average day (88% of 156 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.