Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility
Elmira, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335480) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (607) 737-2001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility reports total nurse hours of 5.18 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and 0 payment denials; the supplied CMS data does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Elmira, New York, certified for 200 beds with an average of 151.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since March 1976.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars. The overall rating reflects a combination of these domains as calculated by CMS.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.18, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.64. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility in the supplied data. There is no indication of a chain affiliation or an ownership change within the last 12 months in the provided data.
Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 55.7% and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 200 beds and has an average of 151.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the county government (Chemung County) and the provided data does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6077372001 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6077372001 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335480?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.