Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
48 Colonial Drive · Horseheads, NY · 14845 · 6077393654
305 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
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 June 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected June 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected June 19, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
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 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · 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 January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 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 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2018
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2018
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2018
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B December 3, 2018
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335053 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.