Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility
103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901 · (607) 737-2001
Government - County · 200 certified beds
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2023, found 2 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 22, 2023 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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 · 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 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 6, 2025 · 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 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.18 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.44 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.09 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day | 151.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility Elmira · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc Horseheads · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Horseheads · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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