Lucky Man
Feb 2026
Terrible place and terrible staff place does not even deserve one star to be honest .
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 80
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 80
- Inspections
- View history (26 citations)
- Hospital Adjacency
- Direct access to Auburn Community Hospital specialists
- Diagnostic Access
- Shares hospital's imaging and lab record system
- Discharge Support
- Team-based transition planning and community referrals
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers mostly describe Finger Lakes Center for Living as a caring, clean facility with good food and staff who go the extra mile for residents in rehab or long-term care. However, one reviewer raised a serious allegation of racial discrimination by a staff member, and another left a strongly negative review without detail, so experiences appear mixed.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and attentive
- Food praised by multiple reviewers
- Facility kept clean
- Individualized care programs for each resident
- Quick hospital access during medical emergencies
The Bad
- One report of racial discrimination by a staff member
- One reviewer called staff and place terrible, no detail given
- Small number of reviews limits overall picture
- No published pricing available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Finger Lakes Center For Living is a senior living community in Auburn, New York offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews.
About Finger Lakes Center For Living
Finger Lakes Center for Living is a skilled nursing facility in Auburn, New York, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care. Affiliated with Auburn Community Hospital, the facility operates 80 beds with both private and semi-private rooms designed to be large and bright, equipped with private telephones, cable television, and spacious bathrooms.
The center provides comprehensive care through an experienced team of professionals who develop individualized care programs for each resident. Staff focus on helping adults achieve the highest level of rehabilitation and long-term care possible while supporting residents in living with dignity and a sense of fulfillment. The facility has direct access to a full range of medical specialties at adjacent Auburn Community Hospital.
Amenities include a large courtyard for residents to enjoy and free WiFi access throughout the facility. The center utilizes Electronic Medical Records management for documentation and record keeping, and has access to Auburn Community Hospital's Picture Archiving and Communication System for rapid access to radiology and laboratory reports.
Post-care planning services are available through a full team of professionals who assist residents with transition planning and referral to community resources as needed.
Types of Care at Finger Lakes Center For Living
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Finger Lakes Center For Living
3.9overall · 12 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (12)
Omar Castrejon
Oct 2025
Richard Kuc didn’t want to take me as a patient because of my race, do not come to this place unless you are Caucasian they are racist
Cindy Colella
Nov 2024
It was a great experience! The facility was clean and the staff was very caring. The food was good, too!
Bob Worden
Apr 2024
My Mom has been residing at the Finger Lakes Center for a year now and she couldn't be happier. The staff really does care about their residents and bends over backwards to make everyone comfortable. Mom got sick at one point and had to go to the Emergency Room. David Meyers got personally involved and all went well. He is terrific as are many in the staff. Mom is just as healthy now as she was a year ago. Most important, she is very happy there, as the people are meeting and exceeding her expectations. The food is great and they go the extra mile to help her and make her comfortable. I cannot thank the staff enough. It is a very friendly, nice place.
John Lawler
May 2019
I recently had the priledge to have post- surgery rehabilitation here for over two weeks. Every staff member that I came in contact with or observed , treated everyone with dignity and respect. The staff members’ passion, knowledge, and experience allowed me to have a high level of care and a rewarding time during a very difficult time of my life.
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 20, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 5, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 5, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
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 Aug 19, 2025
Jun 5, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 17, 2025
Sep 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
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 Oct 31, 2024
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 Oct 31, 2024
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 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 Oct 31, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Oct 14, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2022
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2022
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2022
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2022
Feb 25, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2020
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 20, 2020
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2020
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2020
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 Finger Lakes Center For Living offer?
Finger Lakes Center For Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Finger Lakes Center For Living located?
Finger Lakes Center For Living is located at 20 Park Avenue in Auburn, New York.
What do families say about Finger Lakes Center For Living?
Reviewers mostly describe Finger Lakes Center for Living as a caring, clean facility with good food and staff who go the extra mile for residents in rehab or long-term care. However, one reviewer raised a serious allegation of racial discrimination by a staff member, and another left a strongly negative review without detail, so experiences appear mixed.
How did Finger Lakes Center For Living do on recent health and safety inspections?
Finger Lakes Center For Living had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 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.
How can families visit Finger Lakes Center For Living?
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