Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

Special Focus Facility · CMS abuse icon · Onondaga · NY · For profit - Limited Liability company · UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP chain · 513 certified beds · CCN 335184 · VDRNC LLC


Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing operates 513 certified beds in SYRACUSE, New York. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1967-01-01. It averages 429.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?

CMS lists 87 health-inspection deficiencies for Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing, all 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 2026-05-13.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-13F0684, F0770Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.G
2026-05-13F0638, F0812, F0925Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2026-05-13F0550, F0584, F0919Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E
2026-05-13F0604, F0609, F0656, F0657, F0679, F0759, F0790, F0800, F0807, F0814, F0880Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-05-13F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.B
2026-03-11F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2026-03-04F0600, F0656Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.J
2026-03-04F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2026-02-03F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.K
2026-02-03F0580, F0684, F0689Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2026-02-03F0895Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.F
2026-02-03F0609, F0656Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2026-02-03F0610, F0695, F0842Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-01-12F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-12-15F0550, F0584, F0658, F0761, F0804, F0812, F0814, F0835, F0842, F0867, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / 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. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-12-15F0656, F0679, F0688, F0698, F0759, F0921Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-12-15F0554, F0561, F0585, F0684, F0695Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / 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. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-07-14F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-04-18F0561, F0880Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.K
2025-04-18F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.H
2025-04-18F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2025-04-18F0761, F0812Ensure 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.F
2025-04-18F0584, F0689, F0804, F0806, F0925Honor 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2025-04-18F0554, F0602, F0610, F0641, F0656, F0658, F0677, F0686, F0692, F0697, F0700, F0711, F0760, F0791Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / 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 the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D
2025-01-23F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2023-10-26F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D
2023-09-13F0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.J
2023-09-13F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D

Why was Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing fined 5 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-05-13Fine$190,450
2025-12-15Fine$238,135
2025-04-18Fine$158,555
2025-01-23Fine$9,620
2023-09-13Fine$186,513

Has Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-02-1843

How is Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing staffed?

MeasureThis facilityNY average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.724493.62468
Total nursing staff turnover (%)42.740.3
Average number of residents per day429.0168.0

Who owns Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing, and what chain is it in?

Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name VDRNC LLC and belongs to the UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTKOENIG, URI, STEIF, EFRAIMsince 12/17/2012
CORPORATE OFFICERAUGENSTEIN, JACK, WUERTZER, AMYsince 09/14/2017
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSTEIF, EFRAIMsince 08/15/2017

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