AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
85 THORNTON AVENUE, Auburn, NY 13021
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Compares
AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Auburn, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the New York average of 6.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Auburn, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.5% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Auburn.
How is AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.5% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER lag behind other Auburn options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Auburn
Auburn sits in Cayuga County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,584 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 43.2 years
- Median household income
- $57,985
- Median home value
- $131,700
Demographics for Cayuga County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Auburn.
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