Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit in Lowville, NY

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Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit in Lowville, NY

Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit is a nursing home community in Lowville, NY.

Information last verified: June 17, 2026

7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 99 reviews

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Overall Review of Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a consistent theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and caring.

Across the reviews, people keep coming back to how staff treated them during difficult moments—being courteous, explaining what they were doing, and checking in in ways that helped residents feel more at ease. Some mentions single out nurses and doctors for responsiveness to questions and for going above and beyond, including follow-up after treatment. The community also frames resident support through around-the-clock call and supervision, which fits the recurring idea that someone is there to respond when help is needed.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Wait times can be long

Several reviewers say getting seen can take many hours.

A recurring complaint is lengthy waiting—people describe sitting in waiting rooms for hours before being assessed, receiving care, or even getting basic next steps. Some reviews contrast long waits with feeling dismissed, not examined promptly, or left without adequate communication about pain or results. While the facility offers scheduled activities and daily support in its service model, the reviews focus less on day-to-day programming and more on delays during urgent needs.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staff communication and navigation vary

Some reviewers report difficulties getting help quickly or finding answers on-site.

A couple of reviews mention problems reaching staff by phone and also describe trouble getting knowledgeable directions or responses from front-facing help. In contrast, other reviews are very positive about staff being helpful and easy to navigate, but these negative mentions show inconsistency in how quickly people feel supported. Residents and families should be prepared to advocate for clear guidance when they need answers immediately.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

160 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Lowville Medical Associates (0 miles)
Lowville Medical Associates (0.7 miles)
Lowville Urgent Care (0.7 miles)
Bain Sabrina N MD - Behavioral Health & Wellness Center (0.8 miles)
Beaver River Health Center (7.1 miles)
Birk Thomas P DO - LCGH Family Health Center (7.1 miles)
Jefferson Eye Surgeons (9.7 miles)

Restaurants

Get It & Go (0.6 miles)
New York Pizzeria (0.7 miles)
Maples (0.7 miles)
Jebs (0.7 miles)
Jreck Subs (0.7 miles)
Gary's Restaurant (0.7 miles)
Dragon House (0.9 miles)

Parks

Lowville Village Park (0.6 miles)
Whittaker Falls Park (4.9 miles)
Croghan Park (8.8 miles)
Tuggers (11 miles)
Carthage Street Department (13.7 miles)
West Carthage Playground (13.8 miles)
Carthage Recreation Park (14.2 miles)

Places of Worship

United Methodist Church (0.7 miles)
Parishes of St Peter's, St Mary's, and St Hedwig's (0.8 miles)
Saint Peters Church (0.8 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.9 miles)
Maple Ridge Center (1 miles)
New Day Community Church (1.1 miles)
Community Assembly of God (1.5 miles)

Cafes

Cafe Z (0.7 miles)
Pioneer Cafe (7.9 miles)

Theaters

Town Hall Theatre (0.8 miles)
Black River Drive In Theatre (21.1 miles)

Pharmacies

Kinney Drugs (1.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (13.4 miles)
Kinney Drugs (13.8 miles)
Falls Pharmacy (13.9 miles)

Transportation

Crystal Creek Taxidermy (6.8 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (7.5 miles)
DOL Rail Head (21.5 miles)

Hospitals

Carthage Area Hospital Foundation (13.7 miles)
Carthage Area Hospital Pediatric Clinic (13.8 miles)
Carthage Hosp. X-Ray Department (14 miles)

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