LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT — Nursing Home in LOWVILLE, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 160 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 103.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335428 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.09 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.69 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 10, 2024), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — October 10, 2024
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level K)Corrected — November 22, 2024
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Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Level D)Corrected — November 22, 2024
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Level E)Corrected — November 22, 2024
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is a 160-bed nursing home in Lowville, New York. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 3 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility shows a real strength in nurse staffing, with staffing levels that are better than the state average. You should ask the facility about the recent inspection findings — especially the serious citation and the concerns raised about food service, mealtime assistance, accident prevention, and protections against abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT's CMS star rating?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT reports 4.08992 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT had 3 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT have?
LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL-NURSING HOME UNIT has 160 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.