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62/100

Average

Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid

185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946

CMS 2/5 stars #2 of 3 in Essex County (518) 523-8600
Certified beds
156
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 61%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • →2.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • →0.57 RN hours per resident per day
  • →Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • →61% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • →3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • →No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.57 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.40 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 61.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 2, 2024 (1 year ago).

E Oct 2, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 2, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 2, 2024 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 2, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 2, 2024 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 2, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 2, 2024 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 2, 2024 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ELDERWOOD, which operates 17 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
TART, RACHEL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE —
COLE, WARREN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
RUBIN, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
COLE, WARREN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
QUILLARD, PHILIP Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
RUBIN, JEFFREY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
COLE, WARREN Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
RUBIN, JEFFREY Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
185 OLD MILITARY ROAD OPERATING HOLDCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —

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Common questions about Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid

What is the ElderGrade for Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid? +

Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid holds an ElderGrade of C (62 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid? +

Residents receive an average of 2.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 26 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.