Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility
103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility Compares
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility is a 200-bed government-owned nursing facility in Elmira, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 200 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elmira, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.2% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility with other nursing homes in Elmira.
How is Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.2% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility's rating advantage in Elmira?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Elmira
Elmira sits in Chemung County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 15,870 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $54,883
- Median home value
- $108,900
Demographics for Chemung County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elmira.
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