Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

104 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

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Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Herkimer, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

CMS overall star rating1 of 5
Last standard health inspectionJanuary 29, 2025 (1 year ago)
Health citations since June 9, 202127 (New York average 21)
Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
CMS flagsNone listed by CMS

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

CMS update of April 29, 2026
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
- Health citation
  CMS removed citation F0578 from the health inspection on January 2, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
- Star rating
  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 29, 2025
9 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.
- Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2021.
- Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2021.
- Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
- Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
- Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
- Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
- Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2021.
- Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.
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Fire safety inspection on January 29, 2025
16 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
- Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
- Citation E0015. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0133 3 times since 2021.
- Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0311 3 times since 2021.
- Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0921 2 times since 2023.
- Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0927 2 times since 2021.
- Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
- Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2021.
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Health inspection on January 2, 2025
1 citation
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
  CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.
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CMS update of December 20, 2024
- Ownership
  CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
- Ownership
  CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
- Ownership
  CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
- Ownership
  CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on June 30, 2023
6 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
- Citation F0800. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
- Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
- Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2021.
- Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
- Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
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Fire safety inspection on June 30, 2023
10 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0531. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0916. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
- Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
  CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2021.
- Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
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Health inspection on June 9, 2021
11 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
7 of 592 New York homes (1%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2021.
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- Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0836. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2021.
- Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2021.
- Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
  CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2021.
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Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2021
6 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 6 citations
- Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2021.
- Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2021.
- Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2021.
- Citation K0133. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2021.
- Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2021.
- Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2021.
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CMS star ratings

1 of 5CMS overall star rating
2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating

Facts from CMS

Phone: (315) 866-6964
Last standard health inspection: January 29, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds: 163
Residents per day, on average: 134.1
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Legal business name: Foltscare LLC
Chain: Wecare Centers
Takes part in: Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the New York average (27 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

FARKAS, YOSEF5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 02/01/2018
GRINSPAN, ARYEH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 65% · since 02/01/2018
PECKMAN, JOSHUA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 02/01/2018
WIELGUS, GEDALIAH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 15% · since 02/01/2018
YIFAT, MENACHEM5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 02/01/2018

Questions

When was Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?

CMS lists January 29, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since June 9, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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At a glance

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CMS flags

Inspections, fines and changes

CMS update of April 29, 2026

CMS update of November 20, 2025

CMS update of July 30, 2025

CMS update of February 26, 2025

Health inspection on January 29, 2025

Fire safety inspection on January 29, 2025

Health inspection on January 2, 2025

CMS update of December 20, 2024

CMS update of April 25, 2024

CMS update of March 28, 2024

CMS update of February 29, 2024

CMS update of December 21, 2023

Health inspection on June 30, 2023

Fire safety inspection on June 30, 2023

Health inspection on June 9, 2021

Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2021

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Owners and managers

Questions

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