The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
HOUGHTON, NY · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER in Houghton, NY has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. It has had $65,052 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 2.95 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.949 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $65,052recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.949.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.49
- Nurse aides
- 1.78
- Weekend nursing
- 2.59
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
33.3%18%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4%3.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.3%14.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.1%11.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%13.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%41.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.4%13.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%95.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure nurse aides were properly trained and competent to provide safe care. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 728 — 42 CFR §483.35(e) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $65,052 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $65,052 in total fines.
- $65,052
Federal fine
Oct 7, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PERSONAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 21 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 88.5 residents on an average day (88% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.