Clinton County Nursing Home
16 Flynn Avenue · Plattsburgh, NY · 12901 · 5185630950
80 certified beds Government - County
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.45 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 28, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 28, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 28, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2019
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335598 · certified since January 29, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.