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United Helpers Canton Nursing Home
205 State Street Road, Canton, NY 13617
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.
Certified for 160 beds, United Helpers Canton Nursing Home serves Canton in St. Lawrence County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1977.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New York median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 6.3 per 100 beds, fewer 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 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 38.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Lawrence Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 26 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.3 | 18.6 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.5% | 47.6% | 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: 9 Aug 2024, 9 Jun 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×8 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2026 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Aug 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jun 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2019 |
| 28 Jun 2019 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2019 |
| 28 Jun 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2019 |
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 38.5%, RNs 21.4%; 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 | 23.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 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 | 15.7% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.0% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.8% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: United Helpers Canton Nursing Home Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Helpers Management Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/12/1982 |
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 St. Lawrence County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 4 facilities in St. Lawrence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has United Helpers Canton Nursing Home been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has United Helpers Canton Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates United Helpers Canton Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include United Helpers Management Company Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was United Helpers Canton Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Aug 2024.
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.