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555 St. Joseph's Boulevard Elmira, NY 14902 · Chemung County

(607) 733-6541

All 2 nursing homes in Elmira, NY (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 85 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 335072 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the New York average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 1 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.67 hours per resident per day at St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility, above the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.29 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.36 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 24.4% of nursing staff left within a year (New York median 38.3%). That is lower than most homes in New York, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.67 hours
Above the New York median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.29 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.36 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 24.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 25% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds85
Residents per day 80 About 94% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1967
Legal business nameST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Located in a hospitalYes

Paying for care at St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility: Medicare and Medicaid

St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New York's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

This home is located in a hospital.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 26, 2024 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 14 citations at St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility across 4 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on April 1, 2022. The most common areas cited were resident rights (3) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level G, April 1, 2022). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

February 13, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2026)

ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2026)

EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2026)

July 26, 2024 · 3 citations

ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2024)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2024)

BPost nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2024)

April 1, 2022 · 3 citations, includes actual harm

GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2022)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2022)

BGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2022)

January 24, 2020 · 5 citations

EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2020)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2020)

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2020)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2020)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2020)

Questions to ask on a tour of St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on April 1, 2022 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 13, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  4. The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 3/5 2/5
August 2026 2/5 3/5 4/5 1/5
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Location

Hospitals near St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.1 mi
    Elmira Psychiatric Center Elmira
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 1.7 mi
    Arnot Ogden Medical Center Elmira
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 32m for patients treated and sent home
  • 13.3 mi
    Corning Hospital Corning
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 30m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility Elmira · 0.1 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 200 beds · Medicaid
Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Horseheads · 5.7 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 305 beds · Medicaid
Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Horseheads · 7.1 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 122 beds · Medicaid
Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Corning · 13.2 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 2/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Elderwood at Waverly Waverly · 14.9 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 200 beds · Medicaid

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