Nursing homes in Canton, NY
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Canton, part of the St. Lawrence area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Canton, New York, and surrounding St. Lawrence County have access to one skilled nursing facility within the 13617 ZIP code. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, the facility maintains an overall average rating of 4 out of 5 stars. United Helpers Canton Nursing Home is the primary provider in the area, currently holding a 4-star quality rating based on comprehensive federal oversight and performance metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Canton
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Canton
- All homes in Canton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Canton
| UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME UNITED HELPERS CANTON NURSING HOME INC · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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