Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

Nursing Home · Syracuse, NY

Special Focus Facility Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335184
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility – a facility with a persistent record of serious quality problems that is inspected more often.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

5075 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215
Onondaga County
Phone
(315) 449-6000
ZIP code
13215 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
513
Residents per day
429.0 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Vdrnc LLC
Chain
Upstate Services Group (17 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

OverallNot rated
State avg 3.0
Health inspectionsNot rated
State avg 2.7
StaffingNot rated
State avg 2.8
Quality measuresNot rated
State avg 3.9
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.72 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.45 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.81 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.47 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.28 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
42.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
34.8 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 13, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
35.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
24
Citations on record (3 years)
71 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-06-29
2026-05-13 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-06-29
2026-05-13 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-26
2026-05-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-05-13 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-29
2026-05-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-22
2026-05-13 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-29
2026-05-13 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-05-13 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-05-13 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-08
2026-05-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-05-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-05-13 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-22
2026-05-13 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-05-13 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-05-13 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-05-13 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-09
2026-05-13 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-05-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-05-13 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-30
2026-03-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-03-04 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-03-04 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-03-04 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-02-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
F0895 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-02-03 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-01-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2025-12-15 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2025-12-15 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2025-12-15 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-04
2025-12-15 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-27
2025-12-15 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-15 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-27
2025-12-15 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

6 penalties in the last three years, including $783,273 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-05-13Fine$190,450
2025-12-15Payment Denial43 days payment denial
2025-12-15Fine$238,135
2025-04-18Fine$158,555
2025-01-23Fine$9,620
2023-09-13Fine$186,513

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Koenig, Uri (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 60%
Steif, Efraim (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 40%
Augenstein, Jack (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wuertzer, Amy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Steif, Efraim (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

How many beds does Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing have?

It has 513 certified beds and cares for about 429 residents per day.

Has Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 6 penalties totaling $783,273 in the last three years.

Who owns Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?

It is part of Upstate Services Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?

(315) 449-6000. The facility is located at 5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.