Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
7785 North State Street · Lowville, NY · 13367 · 3153765200
160 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$160,046 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $160,046 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 10, 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 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 6, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2022
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 August 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2022
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 August 31, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2019
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 11, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 1, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $160,046 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335428 · certified since January 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.