TUPPER LAKE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
114 WAWBEEK AVE, TUPPER LAKE, NY, 12986 · 5183593355
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid Certified
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
5.0
Quality Measures
5.0
60
Licensed Beds
5.0
Staffing Rating
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation earns an overall 5-star rating, which is the highest possible and puts it well above average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning it falls in the average range based on findings from state inspections - the number of citations and how serious they were. That is worth keeping an eye on, since inspections give a real-world look at how well a facility follows care and safety standards. Where this facility truly stands out is in staffing and quality measures, both earning 5 stars. The staffing score means nurses are spending significantly more hours per resident than what you see at most facilities, which in practical terms means your loved one is less likely to wait long for help and more likely to get attentive, consistent care. The quality measures score reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical indicators - things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents pressure sores, or reduces hospital readmissions. Together, the strong staffing and outcomes pull the overall rating up to the top tier, even with the average inspection score factored in. For most families, that combination signals a facility that is genuinely delivering good care day to day.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and night shift?
2. How long have your nurses and aides been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what steps do they take to report it, and how quickly does someone follow up with them?
4. Can you walk me through what a normal weekday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. How often does the same caregiver work with the same resident, and do you try to keep consistent assignments so residents see familiar faces?
6. What has this facility been cited for in state inspections over the past two years, and what specific changes were made to fix those problems?
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About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.