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Pontiac Nursing Home

Assisted Living Home

Pontiac Nursing Home

303 East River Road, Oswego, NY 13126 View map
Overview of Pontiac Nursing Home
Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home located in Oswego, New York. It provides high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility is dedicated to offering professional medical intervention and specialized psychological services around the clock.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 34m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the state average
Occupancy rate 52.7%
Residents per day (avg) 58
Occupancy rate
52.7%
Residents per day (avg)
58

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5.4M
Operating loss
-$1.3M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5,445,845.00
Operating loss
$-1,335,690.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
46% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.6M
Total costs $6.1M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
53%
In line with the state average
Occupied beds
42 / 80

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
County: Oswego

Additional licensing details

License number: 3702313N
CMS Certification Number: 335590

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Pontiac Nursing Home, LLC (For Profit)

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Services, Employment, Long term, Short Term, Meet Our Team, Resources, Facility star rating, Blog, Contact Us
Contact Pontiac Nursing Home

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.

3 inspections

New York average: 9 inspections

57 complaints

71.3 complaints per 100 occupied beds

New York average: 49.9 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.

New York average: 93 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:September 12, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

24 total citations

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

New York average: 29 citations

26 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

5 enforcement actions

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

October 19, 2020: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-194

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

December 16, 2020: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-031

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

June 1, 2020: Stipulation & Order #: NH-20-058

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

March 19, 2019: Stipulation & Order #: NH-19-033

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

February 12, 2013: Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-159

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 21

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
5.25

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

18 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 21 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

0 serious citations More info State average: N/A

21 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 12, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 15, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Feb 15, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Feb 15, 2024
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Usa The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Pontiac Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Oswego
80
No
-
-
Job Haines Home
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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16
No
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Conroe
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No
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Boerne
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 80
Employees 68
Contractors 12
Staff to resident ratio 1.36:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 28
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 19,247
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

6.9%

1,335 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4254710,05391100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse102123,92791100%7.8
Registered Nurse4041,3859099%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff2025957481%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015516571%8.5
Administrator1014966268%8
Dietitian1014876673%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant1014305864%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide1014096268%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician4044046470%6.3
Nurse Practitioner1013524448%8
Occupational Therapy Aide011691415%4.9
Medical Director022492527%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112767%4.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist0111433%4.5
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 81%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 48%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 27%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
59 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
52 residents (88.1%)
Private pay or other
7 residents (11.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.3
6% better than State average

State average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.7
9% worse than State average

State average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.1%
14% better than State average

State average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.4%
53% worse than State average

State average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.6%
8% better than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
5% better than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
65% better than State average

State average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
175% worse than State average

State average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.5%
76% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
97% better than State average

State average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.3%
10% better than State average

State average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.4%
In line with State average

State average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.2%
In line with State average

State average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.6%
8% worse than State average

State average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.3%
8% worse than State average

State average: 78.8%

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