LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT
Grade C — 72/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
160
Ownership
Government - County
Total Fines
$160,046
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
HELLINGER, JEFFREY
SCHWARTZ, RICHARD
TUTTLE-MALONE, SHIRLEY
WURZ, DEBRA
HELLINGER, JEFFREY
JONES, JENNIFER
LEHMAN, JOHN
MCDOWELL, PHILLIP
MENY, HOWARD
MUSNICKI, DONALD
NORTZ, MARGUERITE
RENNIE, KAREN
ROSS, SUSAN
SCHWARTZ, RICHARD
YOUNG, MICHAEL
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | Fine | — | $160,046 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (13)
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT in LOWVILLE, New York has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 72 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT have?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT has 13 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT been fined?
Yes. LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT has $160,046 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT have?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT has 160 certified beds with approximately 104 current residents (65% occupancy). The facility is located at 7785 NORTH STATE STREET, LOWVILLE, New York 13367. It is a government - county facility.
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