Ideal Senior Living Center
Scout 96Endicott, NY · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Endicott's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,040–$14,730/mo
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Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1501 Route 26 South,, Vestal, NY 13850 · Broome County
Vestal Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, quality care, ammenities, accommodations, services, careers, admissions
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 86% full (154 of 180 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Vestal
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Vestal, NY, with 180 certified beds and an average of about 154 residents per day. It operates as part of the Upstate Services Group network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.33 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.61 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.33 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Vestal options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 180
- Avg. residents/day
- 154
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Upstate Services Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335226
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,040–$14,730/mo (median $13,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Binghamton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.33
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.61
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 64.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-07-26Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2024-07-26Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-07-26Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-07-26Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-07-26Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
Location
1501 Route 26 South,, Vestal, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
How much does Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center cost?
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Vestal, NY area typically runs $12,040–$14,730 per month (median $13,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 4.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 86% full (154 of 180 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offer?
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Vestal, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 180 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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