Nursing home / skilled nursing
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Lowville, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7785 NORTH STATE STREET |
| City | Lowville |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 13367 |
| County | Lewis |
| Phone | 315-376-5200 |
| Website | http://www.lcgh.net/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335428 |
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | January 1, 1975 |
| Located in a hospital | Y |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is in 7785 NORTH STATE STREET, Lowville, NY 13367. Phone: 315-376-5200. Ownership: Government - County. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 4, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 66.250; 1 federal fines totaling $160046.00; total nursing staff turnover 36.8%.
More about this provider
| Lewis County Health System's own site describes its Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville as a family-oriented facility offering long-term and short-term 24-hour care, with 24-hour nursing, a secure 40-bed dementia program (Rainbow Community), short-term rehabilitation, hospice collaboration, and a full activities program. The health system also includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, clinics, hospice, and home health services. | |
| Services and programs | Residential Health Care Facility offering long-term or short-term 24-hour care; 24-hour nursing care seven days a week; short-term rehabilitation (functional mobility, self care skills, patient and family education; advance reservations for planned surgeries); Rainbow Community — a secure 40-bed dementia program with occupational, physical and speech therapy when needed; hospice support through Lewis County Hospice for terminally ill residents; Snoezelen multi-sensory therapy; full-service beauty shop five days a week; activities program; religious services (non-denominational and Catholic weekly) |
| Who it serves | Individuals who need long-term or short-term 24-hour care; individuals living with dementia and their families (Rainbow Community); terminally ill residents (hospice collaboration); short-term rehabilitation patients following hospitalization |
| Visiting and contact details | Extended visiting hours at the Residential Health Care Facility; Rainbow Community visiting hours are not limited — families are welcome to visit at any time; short-term rehab admissions: Margie Grant, Admissions Director, (315) 376-5496; rehabilitation program: Jennifer Vogt, Rehabilitation Director, (315) 376-5438; main phone 315-376-5200; 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY |
| Website | http://www.lcgh.net/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.79 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.10 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 66.250 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 169 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 169 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-07-10 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 4 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.29898 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 51.9 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.92110 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.8 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.74390 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.53480 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.56804 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.32758 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.37800 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 160046.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | LEWIS COUNTY |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 115.4 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
Where is Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit located?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is at 7785 NORTH STATE STREET, Lowville, New York 13367.
What care and services does Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit offer?
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit Medicare-certified?
Yes. Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit's quality rating?
CMS gives Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit?
Call Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit at 315-376-5200.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.