Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility
103 Washington Street · Elmira, NY · 14901 · 6077372001
200 certified beds Government - County
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2018
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.
Corrected January 3, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 3, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2018
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 3, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2018
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 3, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2018
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 3, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2018
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 3, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335480 · certified since March 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.