Nursing homes › New York › Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 · 3153765200 · 160 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - County.
Total nurse staffing: 4.41 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.85. Weekend total: 3.69. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
All-time on record: 16 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-10 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-30 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-30 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Fine | $160,046 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| WURZ, DEBRA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/2020 |
| HELLINGER, JEFFREY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2016 |
| JONES, JENNIFER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2015 |
| LEHMAN, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| MCDOWELL, PHILLIP | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2016 |
| MENY, HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2020 |
| MUSNICKI, DONALD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| NORTZ, MARGUERITE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2012 |
| RENNIE, KAREN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| ROSS, SUSAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| YOUNG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/10/2010 |
| HELLINGER, JEFFREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2016 |
| SCHWARTZ, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| TUTTLE-MALONE, SHIRLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| WURZ, DEBRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335428. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.