Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Clinton County Nursing Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe cognitive deficits was subjected to verbal and physical abuse by a CNA, who was witnessed by an activity aide and an LPN forcefully grabbing the resident's wrists, using aggressive language, and refusing to leave the room when asked. The incident was documented by staff statements and confirmed by facility investigation, with no injuries found on the resident.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment was subjected to aggressive behavior by a CNA, which was witnessed by staff. Although the incident was recognized as potential abuse, it was not reported to the State Survey Agency within the required two-hour timeframe, as facility leadership delayed reporting to gather more information.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment was subjected to physical and verbal abuse by a CNA, who was witnessed acting aggressively and inappropriately. Despite facility policy requiring immediate removal of accused staff, the CNA was allowed to finish their shift due to delays in communication and obtaining witness statements. The resident, who was rarely understood and had Alzheimer's disease, was not immediately protected from further potential abuse.
Resident Subjected to Verbal and Physical Abuse by CNA
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Summary
A resident with Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, and anxiety disorder, who was rarely or never understood and had severe cognitive deficits, was subjected to verbal and physical abuse by a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The CNA was witnessed by an Activity Aide and an LPN to have forcefully grabbed the resident's wrists, dragged them to a chair, and used aggressive and profane language. The incident occurred while the resident was being assisted with care, and the resident was heard saying 'no, no' as the CNA stripped off their shirt. The CNA refused to leave the room when asked by the LPN. Facility records included written statements from the witnesses describing the CNA's aggressive actions and language. The CNA, in their own statement, claimed to have been joking and gently holding the resident's hand to distract them. The facility's investigation confirmed inappropriate verbal conduct and use of profanity by the CNA, though no physical injuries were found on the resident. The incident was reported according to facility policy, and the resident was assessed following the event.
Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse to State Authorities
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse were reported immediately, or no later than two hours after the allegation was made, as required by both facility policy and state regulations. On January 16, 2025, two staff members witnessed a Certified Nurse Aide acting and speaking aggressively toward a resident with severe cognitive deficits, including Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, and anxiety disorder. The resident was rarely or never understood and had significant communication limitations, as documented in the Minimum Data Set. Although the incident was observed in the late morning, the Administrator was informed a few hours later, and the Director of Nursing received a written statement regarding the incident around 2:20 PM, at which point it was recognized as potential abuse. However, the incident was not reported to the New York State Department of Health until the following morning, exceeding the required two-hour reporting window. The delay occurred because the Administrator wanted to submit a more complete preliminary investigation, contrary to the immediate reporting requirement.
Failure to Immediately Remove Accused Staff Following Abuse Allegation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the immediate protection of a resident following an allegation of physical and verbal abuse by a Certified Nurse Aide. According to the facility's policy, employees accused of abuse are to be immediately removed from the facility to safeguard residents. However, after two staff members witnessed the aide acting aggressively and inappropriately toward a resident with severe cognitive deficits, the accused aide was allowed to continue working until the end of their shift. The delay in removing the aide was attributed to a lack of urgency and incomplete communication regarding the gravity of the situation to the Director of Nursing, as well as delays in obtaining written statements from witnesses. The resident involved had diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, and anxiety disorder, and was assessed as having severe cognitive impairment and being rarely understood. Witnesses reported that the aide spoke to the resident in an aggressive manner, forcibly removed the resident's shirt despite their protests, and twisted the resident's wrists. The aide also made further inappropriate comments to the resident later in the day. Despite these actions being reported to supervisors, the accused staff member was not immediately removed from resident care, contrary to facility policy and regulatory requirements.
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Nursing homes near Plattsburgh
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | 0.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hosp Med Ctr S N F | 1.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Meadowbrook Healthcare | 1.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Elderwood At Burlington | 14.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 15 | 0 |
| Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare | 14.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
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