St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph's Boulevard, Elmira, NY 14902 · (607) 733-6541
Non profit - Corporation · 85 certified beds
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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 |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 26, 2024 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 26, 2024 · 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 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.July 26, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- 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 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 13, 2026 · 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 · F0689 · 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 | 3.83 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.8% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 85 |
| Average residents per day | 79.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility Elmira · ★★★★★ 5 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
Compare every nursing home in Elmira, NY · Nursing homes in New York
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.