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

Inspection record 30% of score 89
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 50
Federal penalties 15% 80
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 85

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-day2.613.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.650.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.28≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year58%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $4,194

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D October 7, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 20, 2021 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B October 7, 2021

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected November 20, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
October 2, 2023Fine$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.