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Nursing homes in Lewis County, New York
There are 1 certified nursing home in Lewis County, New York, with 160 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies over three cycles, 10.0 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $160K 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 | Lewis County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 10.0 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $160K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit | Lowville | 160 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10.0 | $160K | 10 Oct 2024 |
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. | 2 |
| F0761 | Ensure 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. | 2 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 1 |
| F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | 1 |
| F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lewis County, New York?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 160 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lewis County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit (2 stars)
How do Lewis County nursing homes compare with New York?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 10.0 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.