PONTIAC NURSING HOME
303 EAST RIVER ROAD, Oswego, NY 13126
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How PONTIAC NURSING HOME Compares
PONTIAC NURSING HOME is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oswego, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (5.3%) is below the New York average of 20.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oswego, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — worse than the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (69% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 5.3% — better than the New York average of 20.7% (75% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PONTIAC NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PONTIAC NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Oswego.
How is PONTIAC NURSING HOME 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 practices help PONTIAC NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PONTIAC NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PONTIAC NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PONTIAC NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Oswego?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PONTIAC 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 Oswego
Oswego sits in Oswego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% 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+
- 19,291 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $59,070
- Median home value
- $109,500
Demographics for Oswego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oswego.
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