64/100
Average
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.
2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.
$160,046 in federal fines
CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Grade ceiling applied
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: July 30, 2024 (2 years ago).
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| WURZ, DEBRA | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| HELLINGER, JEFFREY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| JONES, JENNIFER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| LEHMAN, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| MCDOWELL, PHILLIP | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| MENY, HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| MUSNICKI, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| NORTZ, MARGUERITE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| RENNIE, KAREN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| ROSS, SUSAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
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Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 4.41 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
Yes. 2 of the 16 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.
Yes, Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.