MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK
MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK is a 320-bed nursing home in UTICA, New York. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1976-04-01. It averages 297.6 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK?
CMS lists 28 health-inspection deficiencies for MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK since 2021-12-07, 20 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-06.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | F0576, F0755 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F |
| 2026-04-06 | F0561, F0761, F0804, F0812 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2026-04-06 | F0550, F0554, F0656, F0686, F0693, F0880 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-11-12 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K |
| 2024-05-17 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E |
| 2024-05-17 | F0554, F0656, F0686, F0700, F0760, F0880 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2021-12-07 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E |
| 2021-12-07 | F0584, F0656, F0689, F0732, F0760, F0761, F0812 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Post nurse staffing information every day. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D |
Why was MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $88,433 |
How is MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK staffed?
| Measure | This facility | NY average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.93861 | 3.62468 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 30.7 | 40.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 297.6 | 168.0 |
Who owns MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK?
MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name TRUSTEES OF THE MASONIC HALL AND ASYLUM FUND.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | RAFFLE, ROBERT, WYNNE, JILL | since 01/01/2010 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | RAFFLE, ROBERT | since 01/01/2010 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | FILIPPIDIS, GEORGE, GETMAN, GEORGE, HEINRICH, KEITH, HOUGH, CHRISTOPHER, LIPPER, NATHAN, MORRIS, GEORGE, SAGLIMBENE, JOSEPH, SIEGEL, MICHAEL, SPENCER, DAVID | since 05/01/2014 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | WYNNE, JILL | since 08/15/1994 |
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