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St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph'S Boulevard, Elmira, NY 14902 (opens Google Maps) · Chemung County · (607) 733-6541· 85 certified beds · avg 80 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jul 26, 2024
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Apr 1, 2022
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.44
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
⚠ 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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Apr 1, 2022 · F-0760
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Apr 1, 2022 · F-0760
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: May 30, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint F-0584
The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint F-0610
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 F-0689
View all 14 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 · F-0689 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0655 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · F-0836 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · F-0732 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2020
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2024
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 3 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.44
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.44
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.02
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.44 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 14% in New York; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.44 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 21% in New York; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.02 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 10% in New York; top 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.11 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 1% in New York; bottom 2% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 27.8 | 40.3 | 45.8 | top 22% in New York; top 11% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 12.5 | 39.8 | 42.9 | top 3% in New York; top 6% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.83, RN 0.38, weekend 3.47.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.83 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke, Daniel | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Dalrymple, David | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Deschamps, Christine | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Eberhard, S. | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Farley, H. | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Farley, H. | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2011 |
| Hagan, Mark | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Herzl-Betz, Kenneth | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Hosey, Michael | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Kintz, Ronald | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2010 |
| Kyles, Roy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Lambert, Robert | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Lambert, Robert | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2013 |
| Lynch, Ben | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Manning, Joseph | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Martin, Gregg | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| McNamara, Robert | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Mitchell, Mary | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| O'Mara, John | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2011 |
| Oconnor, Kevin | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
Showing 20 of 25 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 5 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "Can you tell me about this citation and confirm your license and compliance status today?"
- "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 28% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 25 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility | 0.1 mi | Elmira, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5.7 mi | Horseheads, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility INC | 7.1 mi | Horseheads, NY | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 13.2 mi | Corning, NY | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Sayre Health Care Center | 13.4 mi | Sayre, PA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Elderwood at Waverly | 14.9 mi | Waverly, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 16.6 mi | Athens, PA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at T | 17.1 mi | Painted Post, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Schuyler Hospital INC and Long Term Care Unit | 18.3 mi | Montour Falls, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335072.