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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 57% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 11 findings, above the NY average of 7.6. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Evergreen Commons generally receives high praise for its clean, well-maintained facility and a dedicated, compassionate staff that makes residents feel welcome. While many families report excellent rehabilitation outcomes and attentive care, a recurring pattern of concerns exists regarding staffing shortages, inconsistent response times for assistance, and poor food quality.
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“Physical therapy was 10/10. My mom was transported to evergreen by ambulance with oxygen and unable to walk/stand on her own. Within a few weeks she was walking with a walker and no longer in need of oxygen.”
“The nurses, CNA’s and supporting staff members went out of their way to be sure my father was comfortable and well cared for. Special thanks to Nurse Andrea, who always seemed to know the right thing to say at a difficult time.”
“Although they are chronically understaffed the aides do a good job & seem to really care about the residents. Unfortunately they have nearly everyone in a wheelchair for mobility & decreased fall risk, they stop walking residents that need assistance.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has faced multiple family complaints, with seven complaint-triggered deficiencies indicating ongoing concerns about care quality. The most recurring issues involve maintaining a safe and clean environment, fire safety systems, and food service standards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations across environmental safety, nutrition services, and resident rights suggests persistent operational challenges that families should investigate during visits.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 19, 2026
$13,065
Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr
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Upstate Services Group
17 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 4 of 16
Owners
Koenig, Uri
Owner
Steif, Efraim
Owner
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