Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
104 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 · Herkimer County · 163 certified beds · avg 136 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 1976
Part of chain: WECARE CENTERS (13 facilities, chain avg rating 1.9★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
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 self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Jun 9, 2021 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Jul 11, 2021 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (27)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jan 2, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). |
| Jun 9, 2021 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | 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. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 9).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | E |
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)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.00 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 25% in New York; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.50 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 36% in New York; bottom 38% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.63 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 25% in New York; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.27 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 33% in New York; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 54.6 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 17% in New York; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 44.4 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 36% in New York; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, 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 2.95, RN 0.49, weekend 2.59. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farkas, Yosef | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 02/01/2018 |
| Grinspan, Aryeh | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 65% | 02/01/2018 |
| Peckman, Joshua | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 02/01/2018 |
| Wielgus, Gedaliah | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 15% | 02/01/2018 |
| Yifat, Menachem | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 02/01/2018 |
| Farkas, Yosef | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| Grinspan, Aryeh | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| Kelly, Donna | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| Peckman, Joshua | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| Wielgus, Gedaliah | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| Yifat, Menachem | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Health Services INC | 0.7 mi | Herkimer, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Mohawk | 3.2 mi | Ilion, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 6.9 mi | Little Falls, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Masonic Care Community of New York | 11.0 mi | Utica, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Charles T Sitrin Health Care Center INC | 12.5 mi | New Hartford, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 13.8 mi | Utica, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing and Rehab | 14.3 mi | Utica, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica | 14.4 mi | Utica, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335510.