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Nursing homes in Chemung County, New York
Chemung County, New York, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 712 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 57 health deficiencies over three cycles, 8.0 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $35K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Chemung County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 8.0 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $35K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility | Elmira | 200 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc | Horseheads | 122 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5.7 | — | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Horseheads | 305 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 8.2 | $35K | 21 Apr 2026 |
| St. Joseph'S Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility | Elmira | 85 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 16.5 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0584 | 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. | 4 |
| F0836 | 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. | 3 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Chemung County, New York?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 712 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Chemung County have the highest CMS ratings?
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility (5 stars), Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc (4 stars), Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do Chemung County nursing homes compare with New York?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 8.0 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.