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Lewis County General Hospital-nursing Home Unit

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

7785 NORTH STATE STREET, Lowville, NY 13367

160 Beds
Medicare Since 1975

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7785 NORTH STATE STREET
Lowville, NY 13367

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

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds160
Avg. Residents/Day106
OwnershipGovernment - County
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLewis
Affiliated Doctors10

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

2of 5

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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.86
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.33
Total Nurse Turnover Rate45.3%
RN Turnover Rate60.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.69

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.

Fines1 ($160,046)
Total Penalties1

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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 ·