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Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid

185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946

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Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is a nursing home in Lake Placid, 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

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 flags

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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.0 to 2.6 hours per resident per day.

  6. Health inspection on October 2, 2024

    13 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 November 13, 2024.

    • 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 October 29, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 November 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.

    • 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 November 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2019.

    • 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 November 13, 2024.

    • 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 November 13, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2019.

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  7. Fire safety inspection on October 2, 2024

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.

    • 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 November 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

    • 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 November 28, 2024.

    • 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 November 28, 2024.

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  8. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection 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.

  10. Health inspection on November 19, 2021

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2022.

    • 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 January 11, 2022.

    • 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 January 11, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 January 11, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0584. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      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 January 11, 2022.

    • Citation F0813. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2022.

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  11. Fire safety inspection on November 19, 2021

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 January 11, 2022.

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  12. Health inspection on August 2, 2019

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.

    • 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 September 20, 2019.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 September 20, 2019.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 September 20, 2019.

    • 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 September 20, 2019.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on August 2, 2019

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0024. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(518) 523-8600
Last standard health inspection
October 2, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
156
Residents per day, on average
146.6
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
185 Old Military Road Operating Company LLC
Chain
Elderwood
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the New York average (26 vs 21).

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid last inspected?

CMS lists October 2, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid have?

CMS lists 26 health citations since August 2, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid a Special Focus Facility?

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