Nursing home · Lowville, NY
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 · (315) 376-5200
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is a 160-bed government-owned nursing home in Lowville, New York (Lewis County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1975. On average it cares for 115 residents a day (about 72% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.10 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.38 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 52% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | July 10, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 7 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $160,046 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Government - County. Legal business name: Lewis County. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
CMS rates Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit have?
160 certified beds, with an average of 115 residents a day.
Does Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
(315) 376-5200. Address: 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).