THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS
9822 ROUTE 16, Machias, NY 14101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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How THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS Compares
THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS is a 115-bed government-owned nursing facility in Machias, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.6%) is above the New York average of 13.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 115 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (72% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (35% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.5% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (31% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — worse than the New York average of 20.5% (32% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS with other nursing homes in Machias.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS 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 THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.6% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 115 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE PINES HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTRS MACHIAS CAMPUS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Machias
Machias sits in Cattaraugus County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% 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+
- 14,746 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $50,700
- Median home value
- $90,200
Demographics for Cattaraugus County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Machias.
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