Masonic Care Community of New York

Nursing Home · Utica, NY

CMS overall rating 1/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335541

Contact & location

2150 Bleecker Street
Utica, NY 13501
Oneida County
Phone
(315) 798-4800
ZIP code
13501 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
320
Residents per day
297.6 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.94 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.42 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.98 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.54 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.58 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
30.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
22.2 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 6, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 36 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-06 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-27
2025-11-12 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2024-05-17 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-17 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-17 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-17 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-17 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2021-12-07 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04
2021-12-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-04

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $88,433 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-12Fine$88,433

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Raffle, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Filippidis, George (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Getman, George (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Heinrich, Keith (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hough, Christopher (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lipper, Nathan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Morris, George (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Saglimbene, Joseph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Siegel, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Spencer, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wynne, Jill (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Raffle, Robert (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Wynne, Jill (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Masonic Care Community of New York?

Masonic Care Community of New York has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Masonic Care Community of New York have?

It has 320 certified beds and cares for about 298 residents per day.

Has Masonic Care Community of New York been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $88,433 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Masonic Care Community of New York?

(315) 798-4800. The facility is located at 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501.

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