FINGER LAKES CENTER FOR LIVING
20 PARK AVENUE, Auburn, NY 13021
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How FINGER LAKES CENTER FOR LIVING Compares
FINGER LAKES CENTER FOR LIVING is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Auburn, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.4%) is above the New York average of 13.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Auburn, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.4% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (84% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.0% — better than the New York average of 20.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
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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