Pineview Commons H.F.A.
Pineview Commons H.F.A.
Overview of Pineview Commons H.f.a.
Pineview Commons H.F.A. is a 94-bed adult home at 201 South Melcher Street, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York, owned and operated by Pineview Commons, LLC. The New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, conducts inspection oversight. The facility provides personalized assisted living with 24-hour nursing services, medication management, personal care, continuous supervision, physician visits, beautician services, housekeeping, laundry, and home-cooked meals prepared with registered dietitian consultation.
The inspection record documents severe compliance challenges across multiple care domains.
The May 22, 2025, relicensure inspection identified 26 deficiencies (with 33 violations cited) spanning medication management (seven violations), food service (four violations), environmental standards, disaster planning, resident protections, resident services, case management, general requirements, resident funds accounting, and personnel. This represents the largest single inspection deficiency count in the facility’s recent history.
July 7, 2022, relicensure inspection found 9 deficiencies covering medication management (two), environmental standards (two), facility maintenance, disaster planning, resident services, notification of criminal charges, and operating certificate modifications. April 24, 2024, relicensure inspection cited 7 deficiencies for medication recording, food service sanitation, personnel first aid qualification, environmental standards, and disaster planning (three violations). March 20, 2025, complaint investigation identified 4 deficiencies for environmental standards (safety procedures, housekeeping, maintenance). July 1, 2025, complaint investigation found 1 deficiency for medication and hazardous materials storage access.
Complaint investigations on February 15, 2022, and July 29, 2021, both resulted in zero deficiencies.
Deficiency rates average 11.8 per year, 131% worse than the New York average of 5.1 per year.
Recurring violation themes span medication management, environmental standards, disaster planning, food service, personnel training, and facility maintenance. All violations resulted in approved plans of correction. The facility reported 4 complaints, equating to 4.3 per 100 occupied beds, below the New York average of 49.9. No enforcement actions, fines, or immediate jeopardy findings were documented.
The facility is subject to one resolved lawsuit. An Albany Supreme Court commercial case (Index 906982-13, filed 2014) between Abilites First, Inc. and Program Risk Management, Inc. was disposed August 9, 2018, following motion and appeal proceedings.
Zero active lawsuits are pending.
Services include assisted living, nursing services, medication management, 24-hour staffing, personal care, medical appointment transportation, beautician services, housekeeping and laundry, registered dietitian meal planning, physician and specialist visits, and continuous supervision.
The pattern of recurring deficiencies spanning medication management, environmental standards, disaster planning, and food service across four inspection cycles (July 2022, April 2024, March 2025, May 2025, July 2025) indicates systemic operational issues that have persisted despite approved correction plans. The May 2025 relicensure inspection’s 26 deficiencies, significantly exceeding the facility’s historical inspection counts, represents a substantial increase in cited violations. The concentration of medication management, environmental safety, and disaster planning deficiencies across multiple inspections suggests core operational compliance gaps.
Families should ask about correction implementation, with focus on medication administration and storage, emergency preparedness, environmental safety, food service sanitation, personnel training, and facility maintenance schedules.
94-bed community Rank #525 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 525th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #583 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 583rd out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyFulton
License Number280-F-034
Owner NamePineview Commons, LLC
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
In House Beauty Parlor
Housekeeping And Laundry
Transportation
Regular Visits From Physicians And Specialists
Continuous Supervision
Food DescriptionDining experience includes delicious, home-cooked meals prepared in consultation with a registered dietitian.
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
0 enforcement actions
47 citations
4 complaints
5 inspections
0 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #121 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 121st out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (262% above)
• Citations per year (262% above)
• Citations per inspection (571% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (44% below)
• Total complaints (95% below)
• Complaints per year (95% below)
• Complaints per bed (92% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
• Total citations (262% above)
• Citations per year (262% above)
• Citations per inspection (571% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (44% below)
• Total complaints (95% below)
• Complaints per year (95% below)
• Complaints per bed (92% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection
July 1, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 47 | 13 | This facility has 262% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (47 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 262% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 9.4 | 2.6 | This facility has 262% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (9.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 262% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 9.4 | 1.4 | This facility has 571% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (9.4 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 571% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better |
|
Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 79 | This facility has 95% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 95% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.8 | 15.8 | This facility has 95% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.8 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 95% better |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.04 | 0.50 | This facility has 92% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.04 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 92% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 0 | 15 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 1, 2025 inspection found one deficiency related to safety procedures for medication and hazardous material storage.
- May 22, 2025 renewal inspection cited 33 violations across medication management, resident protections, food service, personnel, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
- March 20, 2025 complaint investigation found four environmental deficiencies including safety procedures, housekeeping, and maintenance.
Lawsuit overview for Pineview Commons H.F.A.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2014
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2014
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2014
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pineview Commons H.F.A.
Who is the owner of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?
The legal owner and operator of Pineview Commons H.F.A. is Pineview Commons, LLC.
Is Pineview Commons H.F.A. in a walkable area?
Pineview Commons H.F.A. has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?
According to NY state health department records, Pineview Commons H.F.A.'s license number is 280-F-034.
How many beds does Pineview Commons H.F.A. have?
Pineview Commons H.F.A. has 94 beds.
Are there photos of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Pineview Commons H.F.A. in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?
Pineview Commons H.F.A. is located at 201 South Melcher Street.
What is the phone number of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?
(518) 762-5488 will put you in contact with the team at Pineview Commons H.F.A..
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