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Nursing homes in St. Lawrence County, New York
St. Lawrence County, New York, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 542 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 88 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.2 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $33K across 3 fines.
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 | St. Lawrence County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.2 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $33K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Home | Ogdensburg | 82 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13.4 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| United Helpers Canton Nursing Home | Canton | 160 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6.3 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Massena | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 18.6 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Massena | 160 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 25.6 | $33K | 22 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| 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. | 6 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 6 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Personal Healthcare Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in St. Lawrence County, New York?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 542 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in St. Lawrence County have the highest CMS ratings?
St Josephs Home (5 stars), United Helpers Canton Nursing Home (3 stars), North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do St. Lawrence County nursing homes compare with New York?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 16.2 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.