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Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

918 James Street

3.8(325 ratings)· Syracuse average: 3.6

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Quick Facts

Total units
440
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
440
Care focus
Offers both short-term rehab and long-term care

What Families Think

The Good

  • Individualized rehab planning aimed at return home
  • Rehab services delivered by expert therapists with modern technology
  • Large, tight-knit staff providing hands-on attention
  • Activities and programming that foster friendships and belonging

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a senior living community in Syracuse, New York offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 325 reviews.

About Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a rehabilitation and nursing facility in Syracuse, New York, offering both short-term and long-term care. The center's mission focuses on individualized rehabilitation planning to help residents return home and resume their daily lives.

The facility provides skilled nursing care with rehabilitation services delivered by expert therapists using cutting-edge technology. Clinical specialists are available to address a wide range of resident conditions. The center maintains a large, tight-knit care staff to ensure every resident receives hands-on attention from multiple caregivers. All clinical staff, including skilled administrators, nurses, and therapists, work together using the latest electronic medical record and charting technologies to coordinate care and maintain close contact among all parties involved in each resident's treatment.

Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center emphasizes community and social connection as part of the care experience, offering activities and programming designed to foster friendships and a sense of belonging. The facility provides comfortable accommodations and refined amenities to support resident wellness during their stay.

Types of Care at Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Government Inspection History

9 inspection visits in the last three years, 95 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 12, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2026

May 5, 2026Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2026

Apr 1, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 29, 2026

May 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 13, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

Dec 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2025

Jul 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard46 citations
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity I of L: actual harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity I of L: actual harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 18, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2024

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 4, 2024

Jan 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 16, 2024

Dec 5, 2023Health Complaint5 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024

  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2024

Oct 13, 2023Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center offer?

Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center located?

Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is located at 918 James Street in Syracuse, New York.

How did Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 95 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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