Waterville Residential Care Center
220 Tower Street, Waterville, NY 13480 · (315) 841-4156
For profit - Partnership · 92 certified beds
Waterville Residential Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 6 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 10, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.October 10, 2024 · F0761 · 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.October 10, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.October 10, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.October 10, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.October 10, 2024 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 10, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 27, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.25 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 87.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc Boonville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Katherine Luther Residential Hlth Care & Rehab Clinton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Charles T Sitrin Health Care Center Inc New Hartford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Home for Central New York Inc New Hartford · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Trustees of Eastern Star Hall & Home of the N Y S Oriskany · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Waterville Residential Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.