All citations for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
July 30, 2024
This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.
Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
The home has a plan to correct it (September 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2020).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.