St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph's Boulevard · Elmira, NY · 14902 · 6077336541
85 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 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 April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
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 September 15, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B July 26, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B April 1, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335072 · 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.