Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to maintain a safe environment and adequate supervision for residents, leading to multiple deficiencies. A resident with severe cognitive impairment was left in a high bed position without required floor mats, and another resident with Alzheimer's was injured due to incorrect bed height. Additionally, a resident requiring aspiration precautions was left unsupervised and given thin liquids instead of thickened, contrary to their care plan.
The facility failed to properly secure medication carts, leaving them unlocked and unsupervised in areas accessible to residents with cognitive impairments. This led to an incident where a resident removed medication from a cart, resulting in missing tablets and altered mental status. Despite training, staff continued to leave carts unsecured, violating facility policy.
Failure to Maintain Safe Environment and Supervision for Residents
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The facility failed to ensure a safe environment for residents, leading to multiple deficiencies. Resident #2, who had severe cognitive impairment and was at risk for falls, was left in a high bed position without the required floor mats, contrary to their care plan. This oversight occurred during meal times when the bed was elevated to accommodate a tray table, and staff did not follow the care plan instructions to lower the bed and place mats on the floor. Additionally, Resident #2 was given thin liquids instead of the prescribed thickened liquids, resulting in a small emesis. Resident #1, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and a history of falls, was found on the floor with a forehead laceration due to the bed being left in an elevated position. The facility's investigation revealed that the bed height indicator was not updated for Resident #1, leading to the bed being left at an incorrect height. The facility's policy required beds to be in a low position for high-risk residents, but this was not adhered to, resulting in the resident's fall and injury. Resident #5, who required aspiration precautions and supervision during meals, was left unsupervised while eating breakfast. The resident was given thin coffee instead of the prescribed thickened consistency, which they consumed. The facility's policy mandated that residents requiring supervision should be in direct line of sight during meals, but this was not followed. The lack of supervision and incorrect liquid consistency posed a risk to Resident #5's safety, as confirmed by interviews with staff and the facility's policy review.
Medication Storage Deficiency in LTC Facility
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that all drugs and biologicals were properly stored in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, as observed during an Abbreviated Survey. Specifically, medication carts on the North and South halls of residential Unit 4 were found unsupervised and unlocked on multiple occasions by various nursing staff. This was in violation of the facility's policy, which mandates that medication carts be kept closed and locked when out of sight of the medication nurse. The carts were left accessible in areas where residents, including those identified as cognitively impaired and wanderers, could easily access them. Several residents with cognitive impairments were involved in the incidents. One resident with dementia was found to have removed a bottle of trazodone from the medication cart, leading to an incident where tablets were found missing and scattered. This resident was later noted to have increased lethargy and altered mental status, requiring hospital evaluation. Other residents identified as wanderers were observed self-propelling their wheelchairs near the unlocked medication carts, further highlighting the risk posed by the unsecured medication storage. Interviews with nursing staff revealed a pattern of non-compliance with the facility's medication cart policy. Multiple Licensed Practical Nurses admitted to leaving the carts unlocked and out of sight, citing various reasons such as attending to other residents. Despite facility-wide training provided after the initial incident, the practice of leaving medication carts unlocked persisted, as confirmed by staff interviews and direct observations during the survey.
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Nursing homes near Elmira
How nearby facilities compare on the same public inspection record.
| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility | 0.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Elcor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 5.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 6 | 0 |
| Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc | 7.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Corning Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare | 13.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Sayre Health Care Center | 13.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 19 | 0 |
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