Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER
CORTLAND, NY · 80 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 25, 2026
CMS Certification Number 335768 · first certified October 1993
Ownership
Operated by GUTHRIE · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
27 citations — more than 87% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 11 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 27 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 27 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 27 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2021 | 7 |
| March 15, 2024 | 12 |
| February 25, 2026 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2024-03-15 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-02-25 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2026-02-25 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 2 | 2024-03-15 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 2 | 2024-03-15 |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | 2 | 2024-03-15 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2026-02-25 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-02-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Electrical Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 25, 2026 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026) |
March 15, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0907 | Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Waiver has been granted (April 8, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
December 17, 2021 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2022) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2022) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2022) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.