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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Syracuse, New YorkMedicare inspection record
(315) 474-1561

About Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse, New York provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to support recovery and regain independence. Our compassionate team focuses on personalized treatment plans that help patients heal and return home stronger.

Community at a glance

Capacity

440 residents

Location

Syracuse, NY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

918 JAMES STREET, Syracuse, New York 13203

(315) 474-1561

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 31 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the New York average.

Medicare fined Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3 times in the last three years, $726,980 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 31 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day20 minutesBelow the New York average
Nursing staff who left in the past year56%Above the New York average

Inspections

52 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

May 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
May 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 15 citations+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2026
May 16, 2025 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 24, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 24, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Apr 13, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 24, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 24, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 24, 2025
December 20, 2024 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2025
July 11, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 12 citations+
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Residents were harmed, widespread (level I)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Residents were harmed, widespread (level I)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a pattern (level H)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2024
January 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2024
December 5, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Residents were harmed, a pattern (level H)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 13, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Residents were harmed, a pattern (level H)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 28, 2024
  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 13, 2024
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 13, 2024
  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 2, 2024

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $726,980 and 2 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

  • July 22, 2026Fine: $27,378
  • July 11, 2024Fine: $378,437
  • July 11, 2024Payment denial, 50 days
  • December 5, 2023Fine: $321,165
  • December 5, 2023Payment denial, 42 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Clinton Square Operations LLC
Medicare-certified beds
440
Average residents per day
296
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
November 14, 1971
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
335338

Location

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918 JAMES STREETSyracuse, NY 13203

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Questions about Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

How did Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 5, 2026 and cited 18 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The New York average is 8.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 31 minutes with each resident per day, including 20 minutes from registered nurses. 56% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3 times in the last three years, totaling $726,980.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Syracuse Skilled Nursing in New York Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026