Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VESTAL PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
VESTAL, NY · 180 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 26, 2024
CMS Certification Number 335226 · first certified June 1967
Ownership
Operated by UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
12 citations — more than 39% 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 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (January 2026 to September 2026). Most NY facilities have been surveyed by February 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2024. 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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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 12 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)
4 physical-environment citations 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 12 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 12 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2019 | 2 |
| April 4, 2022 | 2 |
| July 26, 2024 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 2 | 2024-07-26 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2019-08-22 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 26, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 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 (September 18, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2024) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2024) |
April 4, 2022 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2022) |
August 22, 2019 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2019) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.