HOUGHTON REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

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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 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.9%) is above the New York average of 13.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.9% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (102% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the New York average of 6.8%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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