Nursing homes › New York › Sullivan County Adult Care Center
256 Sunset Lake Road, Liberty, NY 12754 · 8452928640 · 146 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - County.
Total nurse staffing: 4.11 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.58. Weekend total: 3.76. Nursing staff turnover: 64%.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | 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. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-02-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | H | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2025-12-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-11-20 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-04-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-15 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2024-09-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-27 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2023-10-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-07-07 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-07-04 |
| 2023-01-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| 2023-01-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | Fine | $9,620 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF SULLIVAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1957 |
| SUNSET LAKE CONSULTING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2021 |
| BUCK, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/26/2000 |
| HOLTON, MEGAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| PATEL, DEEPESH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335628. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.