Finger Lakes Center For Living
Auburn, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335785) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $101,300
Phone: (315) 255-7188 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Finger Lakes Center For Living has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Finger Lakes Center For Living reports total nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $101,300.00 against Finger Lakes Center For Living, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Finger Lakes Center For Living is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1995. The facility has 80 certified beds and an average daily census of 74.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.23 per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $101,300.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this provider. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the operator currently listed.
No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility.
Data reflects information published by CMS Care Compare; prospective families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Finger Lakes Center For Living has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 33.7%. CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $101,300.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 80 certified beds and an average of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 31, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's ratings are: overall 1, health inspection 1, quality measures 4, and staffing 4 out of 5 stars, each reflecting different aspects CMS evaluates.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3152557188 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3152557188 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335785?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.