Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility in Canton, New York, operated by United Helpers Management Company Inc, a voluntary nonprofit serving St. Lawrence County for over 50 years. The 96-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. About 72% of admissions come through Medicare for short-term rehabilitation stays.
CMS gives the facility 4 stars overall, about 27% above New York averages. The facility holds a 5-star Health Inspection rating and a 4-star Staffing rating. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, about 7% above state averages. The facility’s 1-star Quality Measures rating reflects weaker long-stay outcomes, including higher rates of UTIs and antipsychotic medication use compared with New York benchmarks. Those measures may be less relevant for the majority of residents who arrive for short post-acute stays.
Across three inspections since 2019, the facility recorded 17 total citations. All were moderate in severity, with no critical or serious deficiencies. No enforcement actions have been taken, and no complaints have been substantiated in the past seven years.
The August 2024 survey identified deficiencies involving medication labeling, maintenance of electrical and gas equipment, and sprinkler system testing; all deficiencies were corrected. With far fewer inspections than the New York average of nine, the number of citations per survey is high. At the same time, the absence of fines or substantiated complaints is a favorable signal within the facility’s record.
Short-stay outcomes are one of the facility’s strengths. Rehospitalization rates after a skilled nursing stay are 17.5%, about 15% better than New York averages. About 60.6% of short-stay residents successfully return home, which is 20% above the state rate.
The facility runs an on-site Nurse Aide Training program and maintains an Active Resident Council.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home may fit residents seeking Medicare-funded post-acute rehabilitation in St. Lawrence County, especially those planning for shorter stays and return to the community.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is legally operated by United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, Inc (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
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
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Health citations
| 13 | 20 | This facility has 35% fewer health citations than a typical New York State nursing home (13 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 35% better |
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Life safety citations
| 4 | 4 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York State average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 2.4 | 1.9 | This facility has 26% more citations per year than a typical New York State nursing home (2.4 vs. NY avg 1.9).↑ 26% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.7 | 1.4 | This facility has 307% more citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (5.7 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 307% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York State nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 67% | 44% | This facility has 23 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (67% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 23% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 60 | 79 | This facility has 24% fewer total complaints than a typical New York State nursing home (60 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 24% better |
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Complaints per year
| 8.6 | 11.3 | This facility has 24% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York State nursing home (8.6 vs. NY avg 11.3).↓ 24% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.69 | 0.50 | This facility has 38% more complaints per bed than a typical New York State nursing home (0.69 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 38% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 11 | 15 | This facility has 27% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 27% better |
New York State average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 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 9 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.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
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 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 16,151 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,148 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,163 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,594 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 920 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 897 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 778 | 65 | 71% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 411 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 49 | 53% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 323 | 20 | 22% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1% | 5.8 |
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.
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
20% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for United Helpers Canton Nursing 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 typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Canton's city center to United Helpers Canton Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NY AVG
160
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95.0%
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95.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
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$67.6k
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Facility
85
NY AVG
83
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7
NY AVG
18.5
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#31 / 414 | 2.3
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2.3
NY AVG
5.1
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#31 / 414 | - | 194 | A- |
93
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93
NY AVG
63
Rank
#192 / 1173 | Bmo Family Holdings LLC | $62.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$62.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
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#44 / 403 | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#67 / 403 | 14.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
14.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#331 / 403 | 335648 | ||||
| United Hebrew of New Rochelle | NH AL IL MC SNF | New Rochelle | 294
Facility
294
NY AVG
160
Rank
#74 / 748 |
57.1%
Facility
57.1%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#397 / 436 | -35% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
NY AVG
3.58
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#123 / 407 | +31% | +4% | $0
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
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#1 / 415 | 96
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96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#42 / 593 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#31 / 414 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#31 / 414 | - | 165 | - |
80
Facility
80
NY AVG
63
Rank
#457 / 1173 | Rita Mabli | $31.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$31.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#133 / 403 | $27.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$27.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#56 / 403 | 86%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
86%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#8 / 403 | 335621 | ||||
| Hopkins Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare | NH SNF | Brooklyn (Boerum Hill) | 288
Facility
288
NY AVG
160
Rank
#75 / 748 |
99.0%
Facility
99.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#1 / 436 | +12% | 2.88
Facility
2.88
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#296 / 407 | -16% | -20% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#254 / 593 | 14
Facility
14
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#153 / 414 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#199 / 414 | - | 283 | - |
97
Facility
97
NY AVG
63
Rank
#81 / 1173 | Hopkins Ventures LLC | $52.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$52.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#82 / 403 | $20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#66 / 403 | 39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#114 / 403 | 335847 | ||||
| Edna Tina Wilson Living Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Rochester (Island Cottage Road) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#412 / 748 |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
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Facility
4.83
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 86
Facility
86
NY AVG
83
Rank
#242 / 593 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#15 / 414 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#10 / 414 | - | 118 | - |
2
Facility
2
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1144 / 1173 | Sandra Loan | $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#312 / 403 | $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#255 / 403 | 85.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
85.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#44 / 403 | 335769 | ||||
| United Helpers Canton Nursing Home | NH HC IL SNF | Canton | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
160
Rank
#519 / 748 |
89.6%
Facility
89.6%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#248 / 436 | +1% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#123 / 407 | +10% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
83
Rank
#166 / 593 | 9
Facility
9
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#57 / 414 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#61 / 414 | - | 92 | - |
72
Facility
72
NY AVG
63
Rank
#583 / 1173 | United Helpers Management Company Inc | $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#345 / 403 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#361 / 403 | 62.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
62.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#336 / 403 | 335566 |
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is located in Canton, New York State.
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United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is legally operated by United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, Inc (Not for Profit).
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, United Helpers Canton Nursing Home's license number is 4420301N.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home's occupancy is 90%.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is registered as a non-profit in NY.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home has 96 beds.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home has had 17 recently reported citations.
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