Finger Lakes Center for Living
Nursing Home · Auburn, NY
CMS certification number335785
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
20 Park AvenueAuburn, NY 13021
Cayuga County
- Phone
- (315) 255-7188
- ZIP code
- 13021 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 74.6 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Auburn Community Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- July 31, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.23 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.57 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.33 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.33 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.68 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 6, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 15 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 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 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-20 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2025-10-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-29 | 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 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-06-30 | 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 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-17 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2022-10-14 | 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 2022-11-21 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $101,300 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Fine | $79,655 |
| 2025-10-29 | Fine | $21,645 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Casterlin, Nabraska (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evangelista, Patricia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patel, Parth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schaller, Christine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brady, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cornell, Christina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| D'agostino, Raymond (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Daly, Elane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Durant, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edinger, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franceschelli, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gould, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Iannolo, Patsy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pabis, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Riccio, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Runkle, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sherburne, Alan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alexander, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berlucchi, Scott (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lesch, Jason (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rackmil, Melissa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Syrett, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Casterlin, Nabraska (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Conway-Russell, Katherine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evangelista, Patricia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ladouce-Wilson, Katrina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patel, Parth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schaller, Christine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Finger Lakes Center for Living?
Finger Lakes Center for Living 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 Finger Lakes Center for Living have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 75 residents per day.
Has Finger Lakes Center for Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $101,300 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Finger Lakes Center for Living?
(315) 255-7188. The facility is located at 20 Park Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.