Nursing homes › New York › Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215 · 3154496000 · 513 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Upstate Services Group, a group operating 17 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $782,630 in federal fines.
Total nurse staffing: 3.72 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 3.28. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
All-time on record: 91 deficiency citations, including 10 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | G | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | 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. | E | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | B | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-03-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-01-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2025-12-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2025-12-15 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2025-12-15 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-15 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-15 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-15 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-15 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | Fine | $238,135 |
| 2025-12-15 | Payment Denial | 43 days payment denial |
| 2025-04-18 | Fine | $158,555 |
| 2025-01-23 | Fine | $9,620 |
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $186,513 |
| 2023-07-28 | Fine | $26,767 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOENIG, URI | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 60% | since 12/22/2010 |
| STEIF, EFRAIM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 12/17/2012 |
| AUGENSTEIN, JACK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2013 |
| WUERTZER, AMY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/14/2017 |
| STEIF, EFRAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335184. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.