Citations Summary
Jun 2022 – May 202662 Total Citations — state avg: 41
Issued in the reporting period
14Standard Health
48Life Safety Code
Severity of Citations
How serious were those 62 citations?
0
Minor potential harm
All corrected ✓
0
No actual harm
None in this period
In plain language
- Across 2 inspections in the current reporting window; inspectors issued 62 citations in total.
- Of those, 14 were standard health citations (quality of care) and 48 were related to the Life Safety Code (fire protection).
- The state logged 83 complaints about this facility; 8 led to on-site inspections.
- The state has 3 formal enforcement actions (fines or stipulations) on record.
A citation is a rule violation noted by a state inspector. Most are corrected through a plan of correction; the sections below show each citation, its severity, and how the facility compares with the statewide average.
Provider Information
Type
Nursing Home
Operating Certificate
4402300N
County
St. Lawrence
Phone
(315) 769-9956
Operated By
Highland Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit)
DOH Regional Office
Central New York
Occupancy Rate
89%
Staff Flu Vaccination
93%
Inspection Details
Surveys with Citations Only▼
Standard Health Citations
Dispose Garbage And Refuse Properly
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Menus Meet Resident Nds/prep In Adv/followed
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Nutrition/hydration Status Maintenance
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Safe/functional/sanitary/comfortable Environ
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (abhr)
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Discharge From Exits
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Doors With Self-closing Devices
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords And Extens
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Other
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Exit Signage
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Testing And Maintenance
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Gas Equipment - Cylinder And Container Storag
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Means Of Egress - General
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Smoking Regulations
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Installation
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Subdivision Of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrie
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Subsistence Needs For Staff And Patients
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Utilities - Gas And Electric
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
ADL Care Provided For Dependent Residents
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Dialysis
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Increase/prevent Decrease In Rom/mobility
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Nutritive Value/appear, Palatable/prefer Temp
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Qualified Dietary Staff
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Respiratory/tracheostomy Care And Suctioning
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Cooking Facilities
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Corridor - Doors
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Discharge From Exits
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Installation
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Gas Equipment - Cylinder And Container Storag
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Means Of Egress - General
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Number Of Exits - Corridors
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Stairways And Smokeproof Enclosures
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Severity Scale Reference
Level 0 — No Harm Potential
Level 2 — Minor Potential Harm
Level 3 — Actual Harm
Level 4 — Immediate Jeopardy
Complaints
Jun 2022 – May 2026Above state average. This facility received 63.5 complaints per 100 beds vs. a statewide rate of 57.4. 6 citations resulted from those complaints (4.6 per 100 beds vs. 5.3 statewide).
Total Complaints
83
55,669 statewide
Per 100 Occupied Beds
63.5
57.4 state avg
On-Site Inspections
8
7,566 statewide
Citations Issued
6
4.6 per 100 beds · avg 5.3
Facility-Reported Incidents
36%
55% statewide
| Citations by Category | This Facility |
|---|---|
| Administration | 0 |
| Dietary Services | 2 |
| Other Services | 2 |
| Physical Environment | 2 |
| Quality of Care | 2 |
| Resident Rights | 0 |
| Total | 8 |
Enforcement & Fines
Jun 2016 – May 20263 enforcement actions totaling $14,000 in fines over the reporting period. Resolved via Stipulation & Order agreements with the NY Department of Health where applicable.
July 2, 2021
$2,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-21-178 · Signed October 14, 2021
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
December 26, 2019
$10,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-21-164 · Signed September 21, 2021
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
Date not yet available
$2,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-19-028 · Signed July 10, 2019
Reason: Multiple Deficiencies
Reason: Multiple Deficiencies