North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Massena, NY 13662 View Map

North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an Assisted Living Home in New York

North Country Nursing &… is an Assisted Living Home in New York

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Overview of North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Massena, NY. It provides exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social services. The facility is committed to delivering high-quality elder care services in a homelike atmosphere.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.57/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 140

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in the state
Occupancy rate 96.5%
Residents per day (avg) 133
Occupancy rate
96.5%
Residents per day (avg)
133

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

75% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.4M
Profit
$1.0M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$16,401,623.00
Profit
$1,021,081.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
27% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.0M
Total costs $15.4M
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

License number: 4402300N
CMS Certification Number: 335619
County: St. Lawrence
Inspection Rating: 1 star overall rating with CMS, including 1 star for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing and quality measures.

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Highland Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit)

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing Rehab, Nutrition and Exercise, Wellness Planning, Social Services, Beauty/Barber Services, Dental Services, Resident Council, Individual and Family counseling, Activities

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

79 complaints

56.4 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

21 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

3 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

July 2, 2021: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-178

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

December 26, 2019: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-164

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

Date not yet available: Stipulation & Order #: NH-19-028

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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Address Massena, NY 13662

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

158
Total Staff
152
Employees
6
Contractors
48,332
Total Hours (Quarter)
71
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse337.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse178 No
Certified Nursing Assistant997.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
149 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Therapy Services
3 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,266 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9909930,51491100%7.5
Registered Nurse3123311,36591100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse170174,60891100%8
Administrator1014886571%7.5
Dental Services Staff1013145763%5.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0113123943%8
Speech Language Pathologist1012704044%6.8
Medical Director0112606571%4
Qualified Social Worker2021583943%3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011381719%2.2
Mental Health Service Worker011633%2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jul 2021 – Aug 2025)

3
Inspections
26
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
8.67
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
26
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
9
35% of total
Infection Control
2
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
8% of total
Resident Rights
1
4% of total
Environmental
1
4% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 26
Complaint Investigations 6
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 15, 2025 D EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Aug 15, 2025 F NutritionF0803 Corrected
Aug 15, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 15, 2025 D NutritionF0814 Corrected
Aug 15, 2025 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 E NutritionF0801 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 D NutritionF0804 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 D Quality of CareF0698 Corrected
Dec 15, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 E NutritionF0804 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 D NutritionF0805 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 E NutritionF0806 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Jul 02, 2021 E Resident RightsF0550 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
128 Total Residents
Medicare 19 (14.8%)
Medicaid 96 (75%)
Private Pay/Other 13 (10.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
6.4 Score
35% better than avg avg: 9.8

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
5.9 Score
67% better than avg avg: 18.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
12.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.2%
Depressive Symptoms
26.4%
Falls with Major Injury
3.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.5%
Antipsychotic Use
3.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
4.8%
Influenza Vaccine
96.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.7%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
0.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
70.2% 8% worse than avg : 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.8% 35% better than avg : 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
45.0% 43% worse than avg : 78.8%

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