Elderwood at Hornell
1 Bethesda Drive · Hornell, NY · 14843 · 6073246916
122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elderwood
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.61 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,194 |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2021
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 20, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2021 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 7, 2021
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 20, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2019
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 22, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2019
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 May 22, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335691 · certified since January 25, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.