The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT
LOWVILLE, NY · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit in Lowville, NY has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection results, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It has had $160,046 in fines over the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 4.41 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4081 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 10, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $160,046recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4081.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.73
- Weekend nursing
- 3.69
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%
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
18.7%20.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%8.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%3.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%14.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.1%2.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.5%29.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.8%13.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.1%6.1%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.8%33.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%7.1%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
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.2%98%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
64.5%76.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $160,046 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $160,046 in total fines.
- $160,046
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 109.1 residents on an average day (68% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 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.