Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335267) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 523-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid reports total nurse staffing of 2.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Elderwood Of Uihlein At Lake Placid is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Placid, Essex County, NY, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 156 beds and reports an average of 144.7 residents, and has been certified since September 1968.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.62, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available to this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 61.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 156 beds, with an average of 144.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company, and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 4, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall score of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5185238600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5185238600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335267?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.