United Helpers Canton Nursing Home
Canton, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335566) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (315) 386-4541 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home reports 3.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1977 and is certified for 160 beds, with an average of 89.8 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, United Helpers Canton holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars. Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show United Helpers Canton has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record for the reporting period reflected in this data.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided. CMS data also indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
United Helpers Canton Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 38.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS data shows 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 160 beds and had an average of 89.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 3153864541 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 3153864541 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335566?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.