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Nursing homes in Jefferson County, New York
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Jefferson County, New York, with 530 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 81 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.3 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Jefferson County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.3 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Senior Village, Inc | Watertown | 168 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 11.9 | — | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Carthage Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Carthage | 90 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 34.4 | — | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Incabuse icon | Watertown | 272 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 11.0 | $14K | 20 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 8 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 6 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 5 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Centers Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, New York?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 530 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Samaritan Senior Village, Inc (2 stars), Carthage Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing (1 stars), Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc (1 stars)
How do Jefferson County nursing homes compare with New York?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 15.3 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.