UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME
205 STATE STREET ROAD, Canton, NY 13617
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME Compares
UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Canton, 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 staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (22.8%) is above the New York average of 13.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 160 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.8% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (66% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (54% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.7% — better than the New York average of 20.5% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Canton.
What keeps UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.8% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 160 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME?
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 UNITED HELPERS CANTON 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 Canton
Canton sits in St. Lawrence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% 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+
- 18,836 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $52,071
- Median home value
- $97,000
Demographics for St. Lawrence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Canton.
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