Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045 · (607) 756-3909
Non profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $185,442 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 25, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 25, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 25, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 25, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 25, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 25, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 31, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 15, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $185,442February 11, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.69 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.95 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.15 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.2% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 72.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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