United Helpers Canton Nursing Home
Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York · CCN 335566 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates United Helpers Canton Nursing Home 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 160 certified beds, 90 residents a day on average. 10 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.03345 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.6788 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.41332 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.5% (registered nurses 21.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-08-09 |
| 2024-08-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-06-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-05 |
| 2019-06-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-30 |
| 2019-06-28 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-30 |
| 2019-06-28 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-22 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Helpers Management Company Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1982-10-12 |
| Cruikshank, Cheryl Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Liscum, Darlene Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Macarthur, Martha Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Michaelson, James Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Amoriell, William Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Knight, Stephen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2009-02-06 |
| Morrison, James Individual | corporate officer | — | 1999-01-01 |
| Naccarato, Francine Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-01-01 |
| Rehse, Nancy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Knight, Stephen Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2009-02-06 |
| Morrison, James Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 1999-01-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in St. Lawrence County.