Elderwood at Hornell
1 Bethesda Drive, Hornell, NY 14843
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Elderwood at Hornell Compares
Elderwood at Hornell is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hornell, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.3%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hornell, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.7% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 9.3% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (200% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.2% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (57% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Elderwood at Hornell
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Elderwood at Hornell with other nursing homes in Hornell.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Elderwood at Hornell, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Elderwood at Hornell addressing its health inspections 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 Elderwood at Hornell doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.7% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Elderwood at Hornell doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.3% 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 Elderwood at Hornell?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Elderwood at Hornell's rating advantage in Hornell?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Hornell
Hornell sits in Steuben County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% 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+
- 18,596 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.9 years
- Median household income
- $55,349
- Median home value
- $104,200
Demographics for Steuben County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hornell.
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