Nursing homeActive
North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
182 Highland Road, Massena, NY 136623157699956140 certified beds · 128 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2021
Deficiencies
26
● 0● 26● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-08-15
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-15 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-07-02 | Standard | 0120 | 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.
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-18Record 335619-20250815-F692
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-18Record 335619-20250815-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-18Record 335619-20250815-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-18Record 335619-20250815-F814
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-18Record 335619-20250815-F921
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F677
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F698
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F801
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F804
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 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 335619-20231215-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F550
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-13Record 335619-20210702-F677
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-13Record 335619-20210702-F725
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F759
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 2021-08-13Record 335619-20210702-F761
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 2021-08-13Record 335619-20210702-F804
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F805
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335619-20210702-F806
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-13Record 335619-20210702-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.89
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.89
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.05
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover35%
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 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.8% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landa, Joseph Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 14% | — | — |
| Landa, Joshua Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 14% | — | — |
| Majerovic, Helen Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Pearlstein, Blimie Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Reich, Suri Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Salamon, Menajem Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 35% | — | — |
| Salamon, Mordejai Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | — | — |
| Salamon, Tirtza Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Cichetti, Neil Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Enriquez, Rean Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salamon, Menajem Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Landa, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Landa, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salamon, Menajem Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salamon, Menajem Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salamon, Mordejai Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salamon, Mordejai 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 St. Lawrence.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Massena | 2.2 mi | 2026-05-22 | 1331 |
| United Helpers Canton Nursing Home Canton | 27.6 mi | 2026-06-10 | 031 |
| Alice Hyde Medical Center Malone | 29.5 mi | 2026-03-06 | 0101 |
| St Josephs Home Ogdensburg | 34.5 mi | 2026-03-20 | 180 |
| Tupper Lake Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation Tupper Lake | 54.0 mi | 2024-01-30 | 0110 |
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 |