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Pontiac Nursing Home

303 East River Road, Oswego, NY 13126

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(315) 343-1800

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $10,683

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $10,685
  • Average State Price: $9,241
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Pontiac Nursing Home Description

    Pontiac Nursing Home is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Oswego, New York. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    4.6
    Pontiac Nursing Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 25 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 8 communities in Oswego
  • Ranking in State: 1172 out of 1231 communities in NY
  • Facility and Grounds D

    Care D



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews express strong dissatisfaction with the facility, citing instances of neglect, abuse, and mistreatment of residents. Concerns include unattended call bells, medication errors, and poor hygiene practices.
    • Some reviewers mention specific incidents where residents were harmed due to negligence, including a resident being left on the toilet leading to a fall and another incident where a piece of the ceiling fell and injured a resident.
    • There are complaints about the facility's cleanliness and maintenance, with mentions of outdated rooms, leaking ceilings, and a general lack of care for the environment.
    • Issues with staff behavior and practices are highlighted, including not following meal tickets, improper handling of medication, and inadequate resident care.
    • However, there are a few positive reviews noting improvements under new management and praising certain staff members for providing excellent care and rehabilitation services.
    • One review specifically praises the therapy team and nursing staff for their loving and caring approach, which significantly contributed to a positive rehabilitation experience.

    Overall, the majority of reviews paint a concerning picture of the facility's quality of care, with a few exceptions noting recent improvements and positive experiences with specific staff members.


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    Health

    24-hour skilled nursing care

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Physician services

    Palliative care


    Services

    General housekeeping services

    Discharge planning

    Social Service Counseling


    Activities

    Socializations and recreations

    Recreational Activities

    Opportunities for social interaction

    Art

    Intergenerational activities

    Activities program


    Community Amenities

    Self-care services (barbershop, beauty salon, etc.)

    Beauty salon


    Room Amenities

    Home-like environment


    Dining

    Dietary and nutritional services

    Modified diets

    Nutritional services


    Pet

    Pet therapy services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1977
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 80
    Total current residents: 39
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 5
    Number of substantiated complaints: 4
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $17787


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-13 2021-11-18 D Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2021-10-13 2021-12-16 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-15 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-04-01 nan E Egress Deficiencies Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
    2019-04-01 nan E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2019-04-01 2019-05-20 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-04-01 2019-05-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-04-01 2019-05-20 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-04-19 $13,905
    2020-10-19 $8,037
    2020-12-16 $15,000
    2020-12-16 $9,750

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Oswego which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 17,787 (small town).
    • The average income is $60,877, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 49.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 157 days of rain, 69 days of snow and 137 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.9 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Paul's Big M
    1.0 miles away
    Price Chopper
    1.2 miles away
    ALDI
    1.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.5 miles away
    Tops
    12.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    U.S. Post Office
    18.1 miles away
    Wolcott Medical Center
    20.5 miles away
    Wolcott Meadows
    22.1 miles away
    West Main Street & Northup Avenue
    22.5 miles away

    Banks

    Oswego County Federal Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    Pathfinder Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Community Bank
    1.1 miles away
    NBT Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Fulton Savings Bank
    9.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Oswego Health
    1.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Kinney Drugs
    9.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    20.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    21.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    0.9 miles away
    Dr. William Raineri
    21.4 miles away

    Parks

    Hamilton Park
    0.4 miles away
    Oak Hill Park
    0.6 miles away
    Linear Park West
    0.7 miles away
    Kingsford Park
    0.8 miles away
    Shapiro Park
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    Tyler Hall
    2.7 miles away
    Waterman Theater
    2.7 miles away
    Kallet-State Theatre
    9.3 miles away
    Kallet Theatre
    20.2 miles away
    Palace Variety Theatre
    21.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Jocko's The Ritz Diner
    0.8 miles away
    Lombardo's Bridie Manor
    0.9 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    1.1 miles away
    Azteca Mexican Grill
    1.2 miles away
    Red Sun Fire Roasting Co.
    1.2 miles away

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