Palatine Nursing Home
154 Lafayette Street, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 · (518) 673-5212
For profit - Limited Liability company · 70 certified beds
Palatine Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 7 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 22, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.January 22, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.January 22, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.January 22, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 22, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.January 22, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 10, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 22, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 2.37 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.44 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 61% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 65.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility Amsterdam · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Amsterdam · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- St Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Saint Johnsville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Palatine Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.