About Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit
Nursing home overview and details
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit is a government-operated nursing home in Lowville, NY, serving Lewis County and the surrounding community. The facility has 160 certified beds with an average daily census of 106 residents.
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1975, bringing 51 years of experience in long-term care. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Lowville, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit provides 4.33 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.86 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.3%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 60.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.69 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit has received 1 fine totaling $160,046. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit
10 affiliated physicians
Dr. Martha Pisaniello, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Denis Kapkov, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Mercedes Behar, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Suhail Abbasi, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Kamran Saleh, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Nauman Qazi, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Daisy Jaganathan, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Alex Strassburg, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. John Lapadula, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Vikram Arya, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit
What is the CMS rating for Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit?
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit have?
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit has 160 certified beds with an average daily census of 106 residents.
What type of facility is Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit?
Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit is a government - county nursing home serving Lewis County in Lowville, NY.
How many doctors practice at Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit?
10 physicians are affiliated with Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·