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HomeNew YorkThe Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm

The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm

5460 Meltzer Court, Cicero, NY 130393156991619WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(81 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
156
certified

How The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NY average
2.8/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.41 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
48.0%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the New York average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.41 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.62.
Staff turnover is 48.0%, higher than the New York average of 40.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 10, 2022
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 16, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Onondaga County 65+
84,343
17.8% of county
County Population
472,637
Onondaga County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cicero, New York with 156 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
156
Avg Residents/Day
137.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1971
Sprinklers
No
Council
Resident
County
Onondaga
Last Inspection
Jul 16, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
60.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0696Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jun 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Nov 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.04 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.0%
RN Turnover
39.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PLAZA CORPORATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 3, 2014
BARRON, SEANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
BERGEMANN, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2009
EDMUNDS SMITH, JULIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
HOUSE, DEBORAHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024
KO, BRENDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
MUCITELLI, KRISTENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
RANDALL, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
DABROWSKI, KARENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ZGODA, TARACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 14, 2015
BRODOWSKI, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
ZGODA, TARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 14, 2015
IROQUOIS NURSING HOME, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 3, 2014
BRODOWSKI, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2025
ZGODA, TARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 8, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm
Cicero, NYCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Elderwood at Liverpool
Liverpool, NY5.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $56,921
Sunnyside Care Center
East Syracuse, NY7.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Syracuse, NY9.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $699,602
Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Minoa, NY10.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $191,992
Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Syracuse, NY11.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Syracuse Home Association
Baldwinsville, NY11.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm
Cicero, NY · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Elderwood at Liverpool
Liverpool, NY
5.2 mi2/53/51/5$56,921
Sunnyside Care Center
East Syracuse, NY
7.6 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Syracuse, NY
9.3 mi1/51/52/5$699,602
Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Minoa, NY
10.5 mi1/51/51/5$191,992
Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Syracuse, NY
11.0 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Syracuse Home Association
Baldwinsville, NY
11.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm?▾
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm had any health inspection violations?▾
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 16, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm?▾
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 3.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.0%.
How many beds does The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm have?▾
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm has 156 certified beds with an average of 137.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm?▾
On Google Maps, The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 81 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.