Nursing home

The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm

5460 Meltzer Court, Cicero, NY, 13039

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm, with 23 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
156
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Onondaga Co. avg 2.85New York avg 3.05This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Onondaga Co. avg: 2.85. New York avg: 3.05.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

23
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
11
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42019
72022
12023
82024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.14%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.07%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)6.35%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Murray, JohnCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Stanford, ChristineW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Bergemann, JohnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Drapola, BarbaraCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kelly, DonnaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hefferon, PennyCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Onondaga County.

5460 Meltzer Court, Cicero
Onondaga County · NY · 13039
156 certified beds43.1914, -76.1370

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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St Patricks Home
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm's CMS rating?

The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm located?

The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm is located at 5460 Meltzer Court, Cicero, NY, 13039 in Onondaga County, and CMS lists 156 certified beds.

Does The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.85 across 14 facilities in Onondaga County, and 3.05 across New York. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
335340
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
156
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 23 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 19, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 7, 2026
Apr 1, 20250561DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 19, 2025
Apr 1, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 19, 2025
Jul 16, 20240610DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
Jul 16, 20240676DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
Jul 16, 20240677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
Jul 16, 20240679DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
Jul 16, 20240686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
Jul 16, 20240804DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
Jul 16, 20240880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 4, 2024
May 2, 20240610EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 19, 2024
Jun 28, 20230684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2023
Jun 10, 20220550EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 20220584EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 20220677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 20220696DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 20220804EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 20220806DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Jun 10, 20220880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2022
Nov 5, 20190585DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2019
Nov 5, 20190679DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2019
Nov 5, 20190761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2019
Nov 5, 20190812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2019

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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