St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph's Boulevard, Elmira, NY 14902
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How St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility Compares
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Elmira, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.2%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 20.4% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (49% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.2% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (166% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.6% — worse than the New York average of 20.5% (44% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility with other nursing homes in Elmira.
How is St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility addressing its quality measures 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 St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.4% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.2% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 85 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility lag behind other Elmira options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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