GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

How GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER Compares

GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cortland, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cortland, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.7% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (43% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (50% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (30% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.

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 Cortland

Cortland sits in Cortland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+

7,755 (16.3%)

Median age

36.4 years

Median household income

$59,194

Median home value

$126,700

Demographics for Cortland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cortland.

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