Nursing homes in Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility103 Washington Street · Government - County | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 200 | None |
| St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility555 St. Joseph's Boulevard · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 85 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in New York, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Elmira
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- 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.February 13, 2026 · St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 13, 2026 · St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 13, 2026 · St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 6, 2025 · Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.October 3, 2024 · Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.July 26, 2024 · St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 26, 2024 · St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.July 26, 2024 · St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 22, 2023 · Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 22, 2023 · Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Elmira
Which nursing home in Elmira has the highest Medicare rating?
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility has the highest overall rating in Elmira: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Elmira have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in Elmira has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Elmira?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Elmira is the largest?
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility, with 200 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.