St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph'S Boulevard, Elmira, NY 14902 · Chemung County · 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 →
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · 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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · 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): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: May 30, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (14)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 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 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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 |
| Feb 13, 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 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, 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. |
| Jul 26, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. |
| Jul 26, 2024 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2022 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 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. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).
| 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)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
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) | 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, 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. Staffing rating: 4/5.
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: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
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 |
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?"
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335072.