Facility type
Nursing Home
Status
Active
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Assisted Living Home
The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nursing Community
Assisted Living Home
The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nursing Community
The Cottages at Garden Grove is a skilled nursing community located in Cicero, NY. It offers long-term care and rehabilitation services in a home-like environment. The facility is designed to support individual choices and provide a comfortable living experience.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
156
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
78.6%
Residents per day (avg)
131
Occupancy rate
78.6%
Residents per day (avg)
131
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23.8M
Surplus of revenue
$497.4K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23,834,513.00
Surplus of revenue
$497,408.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.3M
156-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License details
County:
Onondaga
Additional licensing details
License number:
3301323N
CMS Certification Number:
335340
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
Plaza Nursing Home Company Inc (Not for Profit)
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Rehabilitation, Specialty Programs
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.
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47 complaints
30.1 complaints per 100 occupied beds
New York average: 49.9 complaints per 100 occupied beds
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
New York average: 93 complaints
Latest inspection
Date:April 1, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
24 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New York average: 29 citations
24 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
2 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
June 10, 2022: Stipulation & Order #: NH-22-137
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
November 17, 2020: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-030
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jul 2024
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 16, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 16, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jul 16, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 16, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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SNF
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AL
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
209
Total Staff
180
Employees
29
Contractors
62,955
Total Hours (Quarter)
87
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 8.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 118 | 8.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
172 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
23 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.8%
of total hours from contractors
3,637 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Certified Nursing Assistant: 19
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 99 | 19 | 118 | 37,736 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 6 | 25 | 7,214 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 6,296 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,871 | 80 | 88% | 7.4 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,825 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,545 | 75 | 82% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,300 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,013 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,004 | 74 | 81% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 965 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 656 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 498 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 81 | 89% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 13 | 14% | 4.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
134 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
25 residents (18.7%)
Medicaid
66 residents (49.3%)
Private pay or other
43 residents (32.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.3
66% worse than State averageState average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.2
72% worse than State averageState average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.3%
97% worse than State averageState average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.7%
73% worse than State averageState average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
53% worse than State averageState average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
127% worse than State averageState average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.2%
In line with State averageState average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.2%
415% worse than State averageState average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
5% worse than State averageState average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
83% better than State averageState average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
12% worse than State averageState average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.4%
20% worse than State averageState average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
In line with State averageState average: 95.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
43.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
43.0%
44% worse than State averageState average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
58% better than State averageState average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.1%
In line with State averageState average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nursing Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
78.6%
↑ 6.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
$497,408
↑ ~$2.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10,506,486
↑ ~$156K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.2%
↑ 11.2pp vs 2022
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