Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit

Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit

Lowville, New York

Address

7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY, 13367

Phone

+1 315-376-5200

4.5 /10

Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$160,046 fines 5 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median
Total federal penalties
$160,046

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.25 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.85 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.82 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.59 hrs
Physical therapy
0.05 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
160 certified beds · ~104 avg residents/day (65% occupancy)
Ownership
Government - County
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is a county-owned, 160-bed skilled nursing facility located in Lowville, New York. The facility holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, featuring a 4-star staffing rating and a 3-star health inspection rating. Quality measures at this location are currently rated at 2 out of 5 stars.

Location

7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY, 13367, Lowville, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit score on health inspections?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit have?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit has 160 certified beds.
Does Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit located?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is located at 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY, 13367, Lowville, New York.
How can I contact Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
You can reach Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit by phone at +1 315-376-5200.

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Where this data comes from

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