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Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
104 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 (opens Google Maps) · Herkimer County · (315) 866-6964· 163 certified beds · avg 136 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 1976 · 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 →
Part of chain: WECARE CENTERS (13 facilities, chain avg rating 1.9★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 29, 2025
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Jun 9, 2021
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.00
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · 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 · 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.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · 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): 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: Jul 11, 2021 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 27 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. F-0584
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. F-0804
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
View all 27 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 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 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · F-0925 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0558 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0677 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0686 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 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 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0578 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 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. · F-0695 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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). · F-0742 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 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 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · F-0806 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0810 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · F-0836 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0582 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 9).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2023
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.00
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.50
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.63
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 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) | 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 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 2.95, RN 0.49, weekend 2.59.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (2.95 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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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 →
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 |
All 11 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Wecare Centers — 13 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Avalon Care Center — New Castle, PA · overall 2/5
- Avalon Springs Care Center — Mercer, PA · overall 4/5
- Burgh Care Center — Pittsburgh, PA · overall 1/5SFF
- Heritage Care Center — Pittsburgh, PA · overall 1/5SFF
- Jameson Nursing and Rehab Center — New Castle, PA · overall 5/5
- Sugar Creek Care Center — Franklin, PA · overall 2/5
- Wecare at Monroeville Rehabilitation and Nsg Ctr — Monroeville, PA · overall 1/5abuseSFF
- Wecare at Mt Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr — Pittsburgh, PA · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 12 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the New York midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 55% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 14 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 15.1 mi | Utica, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 15.2 mi | Saint Johnsville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 15.4 mi | Utica, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Presbyterian Home for Central New York INC | 18.4 mi | New Hartford, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335510.
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