Finger Lakes Center for Living

20 Park Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 (opens Google Maps) · Cayuga County · (315) 255-7188· 80 certified beds · avg 75 residents/day · certified since Jul 31, 1995 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

Abuse citation flag (CMS)

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The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.

1/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Sep 6, 2024

Serious findings on record

most recent Feb 20, 2026

$101,300

Fines, last 3 years

4.47

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Feb 20, 2026 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.

Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.

Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: Apr 3, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Feb 20, 2026 · F-0609 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.

Why it matters: When incidents aren't reported promptly, abusers may continue harming residents and outside authorities can't step in.

Corrected: Apr 3, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Oct 29, 2025 · F-0760 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.

Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.

Corrected: Dec 5, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Feb 20, 2026J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
Feb 20, 2026J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint F-0609
Oct 29, 2025J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint F-0760

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 20, 2026	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600
Feb 20, 2026	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609
Oct 29, 2025	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint · F-0760
Oct 29, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609
Jun 30, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695
Jun 5, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610
Sep 6, 2024	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. · F-0800
Sep 6, 2024	C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · F-0727
Oct 14, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 4).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2022

2024

2025

2026

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	1	0	D
2024	4	0	E
2025	4	1	J ▲
2026	2	2	J ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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2 fines totaling $101,300.

Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Feb 20, 2026	Fine	$79,655
Oct 29, 2025	Fine	$21,645

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityNew York averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.47

3.58

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.61

0.68

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.88

3.13

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.47	3.58	3.95	top 13% in New York; top 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.61	0.68	0.69	top 44% in New York; top 48% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.88	3.13	3.50	top 13% in New York; top 26% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.26	0.48	0.48	bottom 30% in New York; bottom 25% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	33.7	40.3	45.8	top 39% in New York; top 21% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	39.8	42.9	top 19% in New York; top 20% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.23, RN 0.57, weekend 3.68.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.23 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

How to read ownership records →

Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Alexander, Daniel	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2022
Alexander, Daniel	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2022
Berlucchi, Scott	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2008
Brady, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Casterlin, Nabraska	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/17/2024
Casterlin, Nabraska	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/17/2024
Conway-Russell, Katherine	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2021
Cornell, Christina	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
D'agostino, Raymond	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2019
Daly, Elane	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2011
Durant, Brian	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Edinger, Susan	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Evangelista, Patricia	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2011
Evangelista, Patricia	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2011
Franceschelli, Anthony	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2011
Gould, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Iannolo, Patsy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Ladouce-Wilson, Katrina	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/02/2022
Lesch, Jason	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024
Pabis, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2013

Showing 20 of 29 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 9 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Can I see a sample menu, and how do you handle special diets like low-sodium or diabetic meals?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 29 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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The Commons on St Anthony, a S N F & Short T R C	1.9 mi	Auburn, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	2.1 mi	Auburn, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Seneca Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC	14.5 mi	Waterloo, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Northwoods Rehab and Nursing Center at Moravia	17.3 mi	Moravia, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Syracuse Home Association	17.8 mi	Baldwinsville, NY	★★★★★	5/5
St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility	19.1 mi	Syracuse, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335785.

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Visit checklist — Finger Lakes Center for Living

20 Park Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 · (315) 255-7188

Health inspection rating 1/5 · CMS overall 1/5 · ▲ FEDERAL ABUSE CITATION FLAG· Fines (3y): $101,300

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Feb 20, 2026 (F-0600, Immediate jeopardy, isolated): The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
▲ Feb 20, 2026 (F-0609, Immediate jeopardy, isolated): The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
▲ Oct 29, 2025 (F-0760, Immediate jeopardy, isolated): The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Can I see a sample menu, and how do you handle special diets like low-sodium or diabetic meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 29 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335785 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)