Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
55 Melroy Avenue · Lackawanna, NY · 14218 · 7168195300
84 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335308 · certified since July 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.