CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
16 FLYNN AVENUE, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 80-bed government-owned nursing facility in Plattsburgh, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.1%) is above the New York average of 13.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Plattsburgh, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.1% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (111% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (88% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — better than the New York average of 6.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Plattsburgh.
How is CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.1% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME lag behind other Plattsburgh options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CLINTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh sits in Clinton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 13,542 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $59,510
- Median home value
- $139,600
Demographics for Clinton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Plattsburgh.
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