TUPPER LAKE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a long-term care facility located at 114 Wawbeek Ave in Tupper Lake, New York (Franklin County, ZIP 12986). The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 60 certified beds and can be reached by phone at (518) 359-3355. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are calculated using three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the national average level. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting staffing levels and consistency as measured against national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that track resident health outcomes over time. Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents who qualify for federal Medicare coverage, including those requiring short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation services, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid, which typically supports longer-term care needs. Individuals seeking information about specific coverage, out-of-pocket costs, or private pay options should contact the facility directly. When compared to national averages, this facility performs above average overall. The 5-star overall rating places it among the higher-rated skilled nursing facilities in the country relative to the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing and quality measure components both rate at the highest level, while the health inspection component falls at the midpoint of the rating scale. Located in a smaller community in the Adirondack region of upstate New York, the facility represents one of the available options for nursing and rehabilitation services in Franklin County. All ratings are based on data reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are subject to periodic updates as new inspection and performance data become available.