Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but stronger staffing (4 stars) and quality measures (5 stars). Reported nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: October 18, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.822.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.62
Licensed practical nurses
1.02
Nurse aides
2.18
Weekend nursing
3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
12.9%14.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%4.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%0.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%0.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%8.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%10.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.3%6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.5%9.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.4%23.8%Improving
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.5%98.5%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79%93.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — 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 April 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · 17 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
152.4 residents on an average day (85% of 180 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 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.