01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-07-30 | 5 | 2024-07-30 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2022-07-06 | 9 | 2022-07-06 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | 2019-12-06 | 2 | 2019-12-06 | 4 |
CMS CCN 3354282026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
7785 North State Street · Lowville, NY 13367 · Lewis County
Certified beds160CMS provider file
Recent citation rows37current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
37 rows in the current release
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2024-10-10 · HEALTHF0600Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22 · complaint2024-10-10 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22 · complaint2024-10-10 · HEALTHF0835Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22 · complaint2024-07-30 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-102024-07-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-20 · complaint2024-07-30 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-202024-07-30 · HEALTHF0810Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-202024-07-30 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-202024-07-30 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2024-10-092024-07-30 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-272024-07-30 · FIREK0531Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-272024-07-30 · FIREK0712Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-272024-07-30 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-272024-07-30 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-272024-07-30 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-272022-07-06 · FIREE0015Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-07-292022-07-06 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-312022-07-06 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-312022-07-06 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-312022-07-06 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-312022-07-06 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-312022-07-06 · HEALTHF0836Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-312022-07-06 · FIREK0225Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-082022-07-06 · FIREK0311Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-0803 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Fine | $160,046 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- SCHWARTZ, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- WURZ, DEBRAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/2020
- HELLINGER, JEFFREYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2016
- JONES, JENNIFERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/31/2015
- LEHMAN, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
- MASTASCUSA, MARGUERITEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2012
- MCDOWELL, PHILIPIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2016
- MENY, HOWARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2020
- MUSNICKI, DONALDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
- RENNIE, KARENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
- ROSS, SUSANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
- SCHWARTZ, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- YOUNG, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/10/2010
- HELLINGER, JEFFREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2016
- SCHWARTZ, JOHNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- TUTTLE-MALONE, SHIRLEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
- WURZ, DEBRAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/2020
- TUTTLE-MALONE, SHIRLEYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/03/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.41per resident day
RN hours0.85per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.69per resident day
Staff turnover42.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the New York ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.