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HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

9876 LUCKEY DRIVE, HOUGHTON, NY 14744
Score: 36 / 100

With a score of 36/100, Houghton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, Houghton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Houghton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.23 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.73 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
May 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    May 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    May 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0728 Severity F
    Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled
    May 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity F
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    May 1, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 33.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.2% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $65,052

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 36 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 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
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8