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Elderwood At Waverly
37 North Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Elderwood At Waverly, in Waverly, New York, is certified for 200 beds under for-profit, individual ownership and belongs to the Elderwood chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 15, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $121K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 67.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tioga Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.0 | 20.8 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.5% | 67.5% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $120,884 | $120,884 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Mar 2025, 27 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 D ×19 E ×3 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | F | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | Fine | $110,520 | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Fine | $10,364 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.5%, RNs 64.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Elderwood (17 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Tioga County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center | Owego | 77 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 20.8 | $13K | 3 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Tioga County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elderwood At Waverly been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Elderwood At Waverly been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $121K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Waverly compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Waverly?
It is part of the Elderwood chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elderwood At Waverly last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.