GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER
134 HOMER AVENUE, Cortland, NY 13045
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. 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, the local average is 3.0 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 June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Cortland.
How is GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL 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 is GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.7% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GUTHRIE CORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER's rating advantage in Cortland?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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