Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
Nursing Home · Lowville, NY
CMS certification number335428
Contact & location
7785 North State StreetLowville, NY 13367
Lewis County
- Phone
- (315) 376-5200
- ZIP code
- 13367 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day
- 109.1 (68% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Lewis County General Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1975
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.41 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.85 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.73 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.69 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.9 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 59.3 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 30, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 21 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-10 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-07-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-30 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-30 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2022-07-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-08-31 |
| 2022-07-06 | 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. F0836 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-31 |
| 2022-07-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-31 |
| 2022-07-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-31 |
| 2022-07-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-31 |
| 2022-07-06 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-31 |
| 2019-12-06 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-11 |
| 2019-12-06 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-02-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $160,046 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Fine | $160,046 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Tuttle-Malone, Shirley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wurz, Debra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hellinger, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lehman, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mastascusa, Marguerite (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDowell, Philip (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meny, Howard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Musnicki, Donald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rennie, Karen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ross, Susan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Young, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wurz, Debra (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hellinger, Jeffrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tuttle-Malone, Shirley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wurz, Debra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.
How many beds does Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit have?
It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 109 residents per day.
Has Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $160,046 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
(315) 376-5200. The facility is located at 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.