Lewis County Public Health and Hospice
Hospice Care
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Lewis County Public Health and Hospice offers hospice care for seniors near the end of life. It is the goal of hosipice to optimize the final days of life by providing intensive care. Most hospice services like Lewis County Public Health and Hospice also work with families of seniors to help heal the pain associated with losing a loved one. The concept of hospice includes palliative care for the incurably ill given in institutions like hospitals or nursing homes, but also includes care provided to those who would rather die in their own homes.
Lewis County Public Health and Hospice supports residents in Lewis county and the surrounding areas.
Lewis County Public Health and Hospice is licensed for 160 beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2024 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.
The community is located in Lewis County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Lewis County Public Health and Hospice. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $160,046.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Lewis County Public Health and Hospice offers in-home care and hospice care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 160
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 43%
- Last health inspection July 2024
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