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Pontiac Nursing Home
303 East River Road, Oswego, NY 13126
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pontiac Nursing Home, in Oswego, New York, is certified for 80 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 8, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Oswego Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.5 | 27.5 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 52.3% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 15 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×20 E ×4 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | F0836 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 66.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.7% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pontiac Nursing Home Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Oswego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Hill Manor Inc | Oswego | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8.3 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| St Luke Residential Health Care Facility Inc | Oswego | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Morningstar Residential Care Center | Oswego | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 27.5 | $122K | 14 Aug 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Oswego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pontiac Nursing Home been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Pontiac Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pontiac Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pontiac Nursing Home?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pontiac Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.