Elderwood at Waverly
Nursing Home Facility
37 North Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892
ElderWood Health Care at Tioga provides skilled nursing, subacute care and rehabilitiation, and adult day health care services to the people of Waverly, NY and surrounding areas.
Operated by ElderWood Senior Care, which runs 14 communities in our directory.
With 200 beds, Elderwood at Waverly is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Tioga County average about 139 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.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Tioga County average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Tioga County average about 3.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 68%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Tioga County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 26 problems at Elderwood at Waverly. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 9 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $120,884.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, a pattern
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
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.
Elderwood at Waverly offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 200
- Occupancy 89%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.7
- Annual staff turnover 68%
- Last health inspection March 2025
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