MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK
2150 BLEECKER STREET, Utica, NY 13501
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK Compares
MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK is a 320-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Utica, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.3%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 320 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Utica, the local average is 1.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.2% — worse than the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.3% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (172% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (40% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.5% — worse than the New York average of 20.7% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK with other nursing homes in Utica.
How is MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.3% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.1% 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 MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK lag behind other Utica options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK?
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 Utica
Utica sits in Oneida County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% 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+
- 42,949 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,113
- Median home value
- $133,100
Demographics for Oneida County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Utica.
Facility Details
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