Good Shepherd Fairview Home
Adult Home
80 Fairview Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13904
Good Shepherd Fairview Home is a senior care community located in Binghamton, NY. It provides assisted living, in-home care, and senior living for older adults in the Binghamton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (607) 724-2477.
With 67 beds, Good Shepherd Fairview Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Binghamton average about 123 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Binghamton average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 56%.
The community is located in Broome County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Good Shepherd Fairview Home. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $16,153.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Good Shepherd Fairview Home offers assisted living, in-home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Not For Profit
- Beds / units 67
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
- Annual staff turnover 56%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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