HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
9876 LUCKEY DRIVE, Houghton, NY 14744
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Compares
HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Houghton, 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 health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.3%) is above the New York average of 13.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (78% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.9% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Houghton.
How is HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.3% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
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 Houghton
Houghton sits in Allegany County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 8,726 (18.8%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,227
- Median home value
- $78,400
Demographics for Allegany County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Houghton.
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