ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY
37 NORTH CHEMUNG STREET, Waverly, NY 14892
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY Compares
ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY is a 200-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waverly, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.0%) 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 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (70% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.0% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (159% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — 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 September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY with other nursing homes in Waverly.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY, 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 WAVERLY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.3% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.0% 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 WAVERLY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ELDERWOOD AT WAVERLY?
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 Waverly
Waverly sits in Tioga County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% 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+
- 9,769 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $61,965
- Median home value
- $119,800
Demographics for Tioga County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waverly.
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