Public Record
Finger Lakes Center for Living
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg. residents per day
- 75.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 26
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-20
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Citations
26 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0760Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0727Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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 drugs.
- 0800Generalpotential for harm
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0133Generalpotential for harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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 drugs.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0341Generalpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Finger Lakes Center for Living?
- Finger Lakes Center for Living is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Auburn, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335785.
- What is the CMS rating for Finger Lakes Center for Living?
- Finger Lakes Center for Living has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Finger Lakes Center for Living have?
- Finger Lakes Center for Living is certified for 80 beds. It serves an average of 75.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Finger Lakes Center for Living have?
- Finger Lakes Center for Living has 26 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Finger Lakes Center for Living last inspected?
- Finger Lakes Center for Living was last inspected on February 20, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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