CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3355662026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

United Helpers Canton Nursing Home

205 State Street Road · Canton, NY 13617 · St. Lawrence County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds160CMS provider file
Recent citation rows21current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-08-0942024-08-094
Cycle 22022-06-0932022-06-093
Cycle 32019-06-2832019-06-284
02 / CITATION DETAIL

21 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-10 · HEALTHF0580Severity G · isolated actual harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-09 · complaint
2024-08-09 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-08
2024-08-09 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-08
2024-08-09 · 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 · 2024-10-08
2024-08-09 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-16
2024-08-09 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-30
2024-08-09 · FIREK0921Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2024-10-01
2024-08-09 · 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 · 2024-10-01
2022-06-09 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-05
2022-06-09 · 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 · 2022-08-05
2022-06-09 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-05
2022-06-09 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-05
2022-06-09 · 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: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-05
2022-06-09 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-05
2019-06-28 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-30
2019-06-28 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-30
2019-06-28 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2019-07-22
2019-06-28 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-08-27
2019-06-28 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-30
2019-06-28 · 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 · 2019-07-30
2019-06-28 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-08-27
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • KNIGHT, STEPHENIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/06/2009
  • MORRISON, JAMESIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1999
  • CRUIKSHANK, CHERYLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/27/2016
  • LISCUM, DARLENEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/27/2016
  • MACARTHUR, MARTHAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/27/2016
  • MICHAELSON, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/27/2016
  • AMORIELL, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/27/2016
  • KNIGHT, STEPHENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/06/2009
  • MORRISON, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1999
  • NACCARATO, FRANCINEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2011
  • REHSE, NANCYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/27/2016
  • UNITED HELPERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/12/1982

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 hours3.03per resident day
RN hours0.68per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.41per resident day
Staff turnover38.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.