LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT
7785 NORTH STATE STREET, LOWVILLE, NY 13367 · CCN 335428
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg residents/day
- 104.4
- Phone
- 3153765200
Inspection history vs New York & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New York avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-07-30 | 5 | 7.7 | 9.5 | -2.7 better |
| 2 | 2022-07-06 | 9 | 6.1 | 9.8 | +2.9 worse |
| 3 | 2019-12-06 | 2 | 5.7 | 9.3 | -3.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.26 | 50.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.85 | 70.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.25 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $160,046
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (16)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- KF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-07-06 · Health · corrected 2022-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2022-07-06 · Health · corrected 2022-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-07-06 · Health · corrected 2022-08-31
Actual harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-07-06 · Health · corrected 2022-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2022-07-06 · Health · corrected 2022-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0836Ensure 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.2022-07-06 · Health · corrected 2022-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2019-12-06 · Health · corrected 2019-12-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2019-12-06 · Health · corrected 2020-02-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLINGER, JEFFREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-10-18 |
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| TUTTLE-MALONE, SHIRLEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-01-01 |
| WURZ, DEBRA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-02-26 |
| HELLINGER, JEFFREY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-10-18 |
| JONES, JENNIFER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-12-31 |
| LEHMAN, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-01-01 |
| MCDOWELL, PHILLIP | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-12-01 |
| MENY, HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-01 |
| MUSNICKI, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-01-01 |
| NORTZ, MARGUERITE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-11-01 |
| RENNIE, KAREN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-01-01 |
| ROSS, SUSAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-07-01 |
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| YOUNG, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2010-10-10 |
Other facilities in LOWVILLE
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.