Lake Placid Health And Rehabilitation Center

Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a pretty uneven story. The health inspection rating is 1 star, meaning state inspectors have cited this facility more frequently or more seriously than most. That is the area families tend to care about most, because it reflects real on-the-ground conditions - things like safety, care practices, and whether the facility is following proper procedures. The staffing rating lands at 3 stars, which is average, suggesting a fairly typical level of nurse time per resident. It is not a red flag, but it is not a standout either. The quality measures rating is a genuine bright spot at 5 stars, meaning resident health outcomes - things like wound care, falls, pain management, and hospital readmissions - rank much better than average. That gap between a strong quality score and a weak inspection score is worth noting. It could mean the clinical care residents actually receive day-to-day is better than the inspection record suggests, but families should still ask the facility directly about any past citations and what steps have been taken to address them.