ElderGrade
A

94/100

Excellent

Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation

114 Wawbeek Ave, Tupper Lake, NY 12986

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Franklin County (518) 359-3355
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
Non-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.

  • Weekend staffing drops 28%

    Care hours fall sharply on Saturdays and Sundays compared with weekdays.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

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

26/30

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

  • 5.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.3 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 28% against weekdays

Staff stability

13/15

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

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 3 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

  • 5 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 4.68 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.30 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.39 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 34.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 30, 2024 (2 years ago).

E Jan 30, 2024 F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 30, 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

D Jan 30, 2024 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2024 F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2024 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 25, 2024 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 25, 2024 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 25, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CICHETTI, NEIL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DESTINVILLE, NICHOLAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURG & WEINGARTEN, CPA, PC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
ZELLA HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CICHETTI, NEIL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
DESTINVILLE, NICHOLAS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SALAMON, MENAJEM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SALAMON, MORDEJAI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
KLEIN, YEHUDIS Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of A (94 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 4.68 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation 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.