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North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

182 HIGHLAND ROAD, MASSENA, NY, 13662

(315) 769-9956

northcountrynr.com

140 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

182 Highland Road

Massena, NY 13662

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Bed capacity

140

CMS facility ID

335619

Care type

Nursing home

County

St. Lawrence

Facility name

North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Street address

182 HIGHLAND ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Massena, NY 13662

Phone

(315) 769-9956

Website

northcountrynr.com

About this facility — North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Massena, New York. It is licensed for 140 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Massena and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 62 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 9 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Salamon, Menajem

Direct owner · Director · Officer · Operational control — 35% stake — since 2019

Salamon, Mordejai

Direct owner · Director · Officer — 17% stake — since 2023

Landa, Joseph

Direct owner · Director · Officer — 14% stake — since 2023

Landa, Joshua

Direct owner — 14% stake — since 2023

Majerovic, Helen

Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2023

Pearlstein, Blimie

Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2023

Reich, Suri

Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2023

Cichetti, Neil

Operational control — since 2023

Enriquez, Rean

Operational control — since 2024

Gewirtz, Jonathan

Director · Operational control — since 2019

Salamon, Tirtza

Direct owner — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1978-01-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

5 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-08-15

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$329 per day (≈ $10,000/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

71% Medicaid · 23% Medicare · 6% private/other

Occupancy

97% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

32% below the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

140

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 9 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F-0803

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-09-18

F-0921

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-09-18

2023-12-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0801

E · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-05

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-05

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (48 citations)

2021-07-02Health inspection12 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0677

E · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-08-13

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2021-08-13

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2021-08-13

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2021-08-13

F-0805

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0806

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2021-08-30

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-13

2025-08-15Fire-safety inspection19 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0281

E · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0325

D · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-11-14

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0374

D · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-09-30

2023-12-15Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-22

K-0252

E · No harm found

Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

Corrected 2024-02-07

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-02-27

K-0281

D · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-02-13

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0341

D · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-02-11

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-02-05

2021-07-02Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0015

E · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2021-08-30

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-08-30

K-0311

D · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2021-08-30

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2021-08-30

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-08-30

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335619.

Visitor reviews

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3.938 ratings on Google

★★★★★Tammy Kulzer · 2026-03-08 · via Google
“My Dad is currently there for rehab after he suffered a stroke leaving him paralyzed on his left side. The staff here is amazing and Genuinely caring. My Dad means the world to me and it puts my mind at ease to know he is being cared for by such a wonderful team. The cleanliness of this place was absolutely amazing. We have already seen a lot of improvements as far as his rehab goes. The Therapy t…”

★nikki jandreau · 2025-12-27 · via Google
“The nurses don't answer bells. I asked twice for help with my mom to get her off toilet. The physical therapist Tamara us amazing and always so helpful.”

★★★★★Jacqueline Garvey-Montreuil · 2024-03-24 · via Google
“When it came time to place my grandmother in long term care, we were fortunate to be able to have her obtain a bed here. Staff went above and beyond to make sure she was spoiled. Unfortunately, they also face the new world since Covid with staffing. They start out with full staff but so many just don’t want to work. But the quality of care she received from those that were there was so appreciated…”

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