Good Shepherd-Fairview Home

    80 Fairview Ave, Binghamton, NY 13904
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Excellent rehab, friendly staff, comfortable

    I had a very positive stay - the rehab and physical therapy were excellent and helped me return home safely, and the staff were consistently friendly, caring, and attentive. The facility is clean, hotel-like and well-maintained with roomy apartment-style suites, delicious meals and daily snacks, plenty of activities and transportation, and helpful guidance for families. I felt well cared for and would warmly recommend this community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.80·(40)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate and caring direct-care staff
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy and rehab services
    • Engaged activities program with diverse offerings
    • Apartment-style independent living with kitchen and safety features
    • Well-maintained grounds and hotel-like interior
    • On-site amenities (cafe, salon, podiatry, bank)
    • Transportation services (shuttle and chauffeur)
    • Regular family communication channels (FaceTime and phone updates)
    • Responsive maintenance and repair service
    • Pet-friendly community environment
    • Competitive pricing relative to local options
    • Clean, homey dining and communal spaces

    Cons

    • Inconsistent admissions and intake procedures
    • Weak financial controls and inventory practices
    • Inadequate staffing levels affecting resident response times
    • Gaps in family and inter-staff communication
    • Inconsistent clinical continuity and medication management
    • Variable dining quality and meal-service reliability
    • Management and administrative instability
    • Facilities modernization and upkeep variability
    • Allegations of theft and weak asset-accountability processes

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but consistent pattern: the facility offers many of the amenities and social supports families seek, while operational and management shortcomings create variability in the resident experience. Strengths include a clearly active social program — yoga, prayer groups, clubs, outings, games, and leagues are commonly cited — and a full range of on-site services such as a cafe, salon, podiatry, bank, and transportation. Independent-living apartments are described as roomy and well-equipped (kitchen, walk-in showers, individual climate control), and the grounds and interior spaces are frequently characterized as clean, hotel-like, and homey.

    Clinical and day-to-day care quality is uneven. Numerous accounts emphasize compassionate, professional direct-care staff and effective therapy teams that support recovery and safe discharges. At the same time, reviewers describe staffing shortages, slower-than-expected response times, and inconsistent handoffs that have affected timely assistance and medication administration. Several families described missed injections, delayed notifications, and perceived changes in care continuity when coverage or payment sources changed — indicating gaps in clinical coordination and follow-through.

    Communication and administrative processes are a recurring concern. Admissions and intake procedures are characterized as inconsistent, with examples of lost paperwork, unclear waitlist handling, and confusing move-in scheduling. Families also reported difficulties getting timely callbacks and resolving billing or inventory questions. Relatedly, there are serious operational control issues raised around finances and personal property: missing money, inventory not documented, and lack of secure asset controls were described, and at least some accounts framed these as allegations rather than routine administrative errors.

    Dining and housekeeping receive mixed evaluations. Many residents appreciate the dining areas, daily snacks, and certain meals described as delicious, while others reported cold or lower-quality meals on occasion. Cleanliness and maintenance are generally praised for common areas and corridors, and maintenance responsiveness is noted positively; however, a number of comments indicate variability in housekeeping and unit-level sanitation standards.

    Management and leadership consistency appears to be a driver of variability. Several reviewers contrasted a stronger pre-pandemic experience with a perceived post-pandemic decline in administrative competence and staffing stability. Positive experiences often hinge on individual staff members or specific shifts (nurses, aides, or therapy staff) who are described as exemplary; negative experiences more often point to systemic issues such as understaffing, inconsistent policies, and weak financial controls rather than the behavior of frontline caregivers alone.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers robust programming, convenient amenities, and strong rehabilitation services in a pleasant physical setting. Those considering move-in should prioritize direct conversations about admissions timelines, staffing ratios, medication and clinical oversight, asset-inventory policies, and meal-service expectations. Visiting at different times of day and speaking with therapy staff, current residents, and families can help gauge how consistently the facility delivers on the strengths noted in many reviews and whether the operational concerns have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Good Shepherd-Fairview Home is located at 80 Fairview Ave, Binghamton, NY, 13904.

    About Good Shepherd-Fairview Home

    Good Shepherd Fairview Home in Binghamton has a rich history of nearly 140 years serving seniors, offering a wide range of housing and healthcare services attuned to the evolving needs of older adults. As a not-for-profit residential healthcare community, the home provides various levels of care designed to accommodate the individual requirements of each resident. The community is deeply committed to person-centered care, ensuring that each individual is treated with dignity and respect while valuing their unique backgrounds and preferences.

    Residents at Good Shepherd Fairview Home have access to several housing and care options, ranging from Adult Care Facility accommodations to Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facility services. The transition to each level of care is handled with careful attention to detail, including comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments tailored to ensure the most supportive environment possible. The home prioritizes the well-being of its residents with health-focused programs and amenities intended to keep them healthy and active for as long as possible.

    The application and admission process at Good Shepherd Fairview Home is designed to be supportive and informative. Prospective residents participate in an interview with a member of the Admissions Department and, depending on the program, undergo medical evaluations, assessments, and submission of necessary documentation prior to admission. The staff is dedicated to assisting applicants and their families every step of the way to facilitate a smooth transition into the community.

    With a focus on living well, Good Shepherd Fairview Home ensures that seniors not only have access to quality health care but also a vibrant and respectful environment. The home’s array of services and programs are tailored to foster independence, engagement, and a continued high quality of life for all who reside there. Every aspect of life at Good Shepherd Fairview Home reflects its longstanding mission to support seniors with compassion, respect, and individualized attention.

    People often ask...

    Good Shepherd-Fairview Home offers independent living, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 5 photos of Good Shepherd-Fairview Home on Mirador.

    Yes, Good Shepherd-Fairview Home allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 80 Fairview Ave, Binghamton, NY 13904.

    No, Good Shepherd-Fairview Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In New York, the State Department of Health licenses adult care facilities and assisted living programs, posting relicensure surveys, complaint investigations, and inspections.

    License number14624
    Facility typeAdult Home
    Capacity67 residents
    LicenseeGood Shepherd-Fairview Home, Inc.
    EffectiveNovember 13th, 1990
    Special certificationALR 35, EALR 35
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    11

    Citations

    8

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    25 Jul 2025Follow-Up
    Cited one deficiency related to resident services during relicensure follow-up.
    • 487.7 (f) (5)Resident services
    29 Jan 2025Licensure
    Cited six violations.
    • 487.7 (d) (1) (iv)Resident services
    • 487.7 (f) (5)Resident services
    • 487.7 (g) (1) (ii-xiv)Resident services
    • 487.10 (c) (1-3)Records and reports
    • 487.12 (a-b)Disaster and emergency planning
    • 487.12 (g)Disaster and emergency planning
    21 Oct 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint survey and found no deficiencies.
    12 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 Jun 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
    14 May 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations cited.
    09 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated and found no deficiencies.
    12 Dec 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Aug 2023Complaint
    Identified four deficiencies.
    • 487.4 (a)Admission standards
    • 487.7 (d) (1) (x)Resident services
    • 1001.10 (i) (5-8)Resident services.
    • 1001.12 (b) (1-7)Records and reports.
    21 Mar 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    12 Apr 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.

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