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SAMARITAN KEEP NURSING HOME INC

133 PRATT ST, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Score: 15 / 100

With a score of 15/100, Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc ranks in the bottom tier of New York nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 0.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 0.36 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.00 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 0.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 0.06 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.06 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Mar 31, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Feb 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    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 medic
    Feb 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 29, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Feb 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 8.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 32.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.5% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $62,117

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 15 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
272
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 29, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7