Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845 · Chemung County · 305 certified beds · avg 272 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
0
Serious findings on record
$35,004
Fines, last 3 years
3.90
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (25)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint |
| Apr 21, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint |
| Apr 21, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Apr 21, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. · from a complaint |
| Apr 21, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint |
| Apr 21, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint |
| Nov 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Nov 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint |
| Nov 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to manage their own money and financial affairs. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · from a complaint |
| Dec 1, 2023 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · from a complaint |
| Dec 3, 2018 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Dec 3, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Dec 3, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Dec 3, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Dec 3, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. |
| Dec 3, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Dec 3, 2018 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $35,004.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Fine | $35,004 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.90 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 29% in New York; top 44% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.41 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 17% in New York; bottom 24% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.26 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 34% in New York; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.15 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 4% in New York; bottom 5% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.3 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 39% in New York; top 48% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 41.7 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 41% in New York; top 50% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.43, RN 0.36, weekend 2.87. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertram, Brenda | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 10% | 04/12/2013 |
| Blass, Mordechai | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 15% | 07/01/2010 |
| Braunstein, Shalom | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 20% | 07/01/2010 |
| Manela, Esther | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 10% | 04/12/2013 |
| Sherman, Israel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 40% | 07/01/2010 |
| Weisz, Nechama | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 04/12/2013 |
| Blass, Mordechai | Individual | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Braunstein, Shalom | Individual | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Sherman, Israel | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Sherman, Israel | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| Sherman, Israel | Individual | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility INC | 2.1 mi | Horseheads, NY | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility | 5.7 mi | Elmira, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility | 5.7 mi | Elmira, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 10.0 mi | Corning, NY | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Schuyler Hospital INC and Long Term Care Unit | 13.0 mi | Montour Falls, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at T | 13.9 mi | Painted Post, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Sayre Health Care Center | 18.7 mi | Sayre, PA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Elderwood at Waverly | 19.7 mi | Waverly, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335053.