Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nursing Home Facility
116 East Castle Street, Syracuse, NY 13205
Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a senior care community located in Syracuse, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Syracuse area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (315) 475-1641.
Operated by Upstate Services Group, which runs 17 communities in our directory.
Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is licensed for 160 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Syracuse average about 163 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 99% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Syracuse average of roughly 85%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Syracuse average about 2.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Syracuse average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.
The community is located in Onondaga County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 40 problems at Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 14 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, widespread
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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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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.
Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Other
- Beds / units 160
- Occupancy 99%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 47%
- Last health inspection May 2025
Resident & family reviews
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