The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Ctrs Machias Campus
Machias, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335578) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $125,453
Phone: (716) 353-8516 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Centers Machias Campus has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Centers Machias Campus reports total nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.8%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $125,453.00 for The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Centers Machias Campus, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Centers, Machias Campus, is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Machias, Cattaraugus County, New York. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1977, and currently maintains 115 certified beds with an average of 104.5 residents.
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. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 2, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and a staffing rating of 5. Nurse staffing levels total 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.8%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $125,453.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
There is no Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for this facility, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data as most recently provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.49 per resident per day, and staffing carries a 5-star CMS rating; nursing turnover is 36.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $125,453.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 115 certified beds and an average of 104.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (county) entity; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here the ratings are 2 (inspections), 1 (quality measures), and 5 (staffing).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 716-353-8516 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 716-353-8516 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335578?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.