Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 · (315) 376-5200
Government - County · 160 certified beds
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 5 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $160,046 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 30, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 30, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 30, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 30, 2024 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.July 30, 2024 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.July 10, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 10, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.October 10, 2024 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.October 10, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $160,046October 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.41 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.85 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.73 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 109.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Cooperstown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley Health Services Inc Herkimer · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Herkimer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.