Houghton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
9876 Luckey Drive · Houghton, NY · 14744 · 5855672207
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Personal Healthcare Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$65,052 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.95 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $65,052 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2025
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024 · 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 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2023
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · B March 31, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B March 31, 2023
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B November 22, 2019
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 7, 2024 | Fine | $65,052 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335641 · certified since September 15, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.