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THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT UTICA

UTICA, NY · Medicare-certified · 220 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT UTICA in Utica, NY has a 1 out of 5 star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star quality measures, and 3-star staffing. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate / special focus facility, had $132,759 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.1802 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $132,759special focus facility

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1802.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.34
Licensed practical nurses
0.99
Nurse aides
1.85
Weekend nursing
2.74

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%

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

30.1%23.5%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

6.1%2%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

8.6%7.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.1%0.5%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

5.6%5%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

19.9%7.9%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

13%6.4%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

17.6%15.1%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

2.5%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

2.2%0.9%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

15.1%18.8%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

5.6%9.5%Worsening

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

94.1%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

93.4%91.5%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

71.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

71.1%79.8%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $110,801 was recorded.

  2. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $109,099 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $21,958 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $132,759 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jun 5, 2025

    $110,801
  • Federal fine

    Jul 1, 2024

    $21,958

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Feb 15, 2019

Now operated by The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica, previously Heritage Health Care Center.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE GRAND HEALTHCARE · 16 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
213 residents on an average day (97% of 220 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.