Nursing homeActive
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 133673153765200160 certified beds · 109 residentsGovernment - CountyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2019
Deficiencies
16
● 0● 14● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$160,046
1 fine
Last survey
2024-10-10
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-30 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-07-06 | Standard | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-12-06 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity KHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335428-20241010-F600
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335428-20241010-F744
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335428-20241010-F835
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-10Record 335428-20240730-F554
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 335428-20240730-F689
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 335428-20240730-F804
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 335428-20240730-F810
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-20Record 335428-20240730-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-08-31Record 335428-20220706-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-31Record 335428-20220706-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-31Record 335428-20220706-F610
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-31Record 335428-20220706-F690
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-31Record 335428-20220706-F761
F836Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-31Record 335428-20220706-F836
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-11Record 335428-20191206-F577
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-02-01Record 335428-20191206-F761
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Civil money penalty | $160,046 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.85
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.41
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.69
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover59%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.0% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 19.4% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 7.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 27.6% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellinger, Jeffrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tuttle-Malone, Shirley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wurz, Debra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hellinger, Jeffrey Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lehman, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mastascusa, Marguerite Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdowell, Philip Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meny, Howard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Musnicki, Donald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rennie, Karen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ross, Susan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, John Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tuttle-Malone, Shirley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wurz, Debra Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wurz, Debra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Lewis.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Carthage | 14.0 mi | 2024-09-26 | 0150 |
| Sunset Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc Boonville | 23.4 mi | 2025-11-12 | 0163 |
| Samaritan Senior Village, Inc Watertown | 23.9 mi | 2024-08-16 | 0110 |
| Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc Watertown | 23.8 mi | 2026-03-20 | 0191 |
| Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center Rome | 38.7 mi | 2024-09-11 | 040 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |