Chemung County Department of Health
Residential Care
103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Chemung County Department of Health is a senior care community located in Elmira, NY. It provides in-home care for older adults in the Elmira area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (607) 737-2001.
With 200 beds, Chemung County Department of Health is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Elmira average about 75 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Elmira average about 3.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2023 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Elmira average about 4.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 56%.
The community is located in Chemung County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at Chemung County Department of Health. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Chemung County Department of Health offers in-home care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 200
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.2
- Annual staff turnover 56%
- Last health inspection September 2023
Resident & family reviews
No one has shared a review of Chemung County Department of Health yet. If you or someone you love has lived here, what you saw could help another family make this decision with more confidence.