New York State average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
Located on Linden Street in Ogdensburg, New York, St Josephs Home is a skilled nursing facility with 82 beds. The home is operated by St Joseph’s Home, and it’s owned by Michael Backus. The community provides nursing care to a stable population of residents, many of whom remain for extended stays. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay from families managing both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care needs.
Daily nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 37 minutes per resident. They are supported by a care team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. Residents stay for an average of 899 days as they typically settle in for ongoing nursing care rather than brief post-acute rehabilitation. The facility operates respite and pastoral care programs. There are also general resident care services that provide both routine care and specialized support for families seeking temporary placement.
State inspections by the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care reviewed areas such as facility operations, food handling, and safety systems. Like many nursing homes, the facility has addressed these findings to maintain regulatory compliance.
The area around St Josephs Home is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 62. Some errands and local services can be reached on foot, but other trips require driving. This quieter environment may suit families who want convenient access to the home.
St Josephs Home is legally operated by St Joseph's Home (Not for Profit).
In New York State, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 15% better |
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Health citations
| 8 | 20 | This facility has 60% fewer health citations than a typical New York State nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 60% better |
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Life safety citations
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer life safety citations than a typical New York State nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% more citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (1.6 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 7 | 9 | This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York State average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 22 | 79 | This facility has 72% fewer total complaints than a typical New York State nursing home (22 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 72% better |
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Complaints per year
| 3.1 | 11.3 | This facility has 73% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York State nursing home (3.1 vs. NY avg 11.3).↓ 73% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 10.00 | 0.50 | This facility has 1900% more complaints per bed than a typical New York State nursing home (10 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 1900% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 2 | 15 | This facility has 87% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 87% better |
New York State average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
New York State average 18.5
New York State average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New York State average: 0.2
New York State average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 14,502 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,874 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,906 | 92 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,682 | 92 | 100% | 5.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 901 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 558 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 446 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 48 | 52% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 10 | 11% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 11% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 40 | 43% | 0.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
33% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for St Josephs Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (48% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ogdensburg's city center to St Josephs Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NY AVG
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St Josephs Home is located in Ogdensburg, New York State.
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St Josephs Home is legally operated by St Joseph's Home (Not for Profit).
St Josephs Home has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NY state health department records, St Josephs Home's license number is 4401300N.
St Josephs Home's occupancy is 2.4%.
No, St Josephs Home has a no-pet policy.
St Josephs Home is registered as a non-profit in NY.
St Josephs Home has 82 beds.
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