Elderwood At Waverly
Waverly, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335346) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $120,884
Phone: (607) 565-2861 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood At Waverly has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03, with a health inspection rating of 1 and a staffing rating of 1.
Elderwood At Waverly reports total nurse staffing of 2.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.5%.
Elderwood At Waverly has 2 federal fines on record totaling $120,884.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Elderwood At Waverly is a 200-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Waverly, Tioga County, New York, with an average of 178.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned operation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on December 10, 1971.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elderwood At Waverly holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measures rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.663 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.361 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $120,884.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record in detail on Care Compare.
Elderwood At Waverly is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elderwood At Waverly has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.663 hours per resident per day, including 0.361 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 67.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $120,884.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 200 beds with an average of 178.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit individual operation and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average rating of 2.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 10, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6075652861 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6075652861 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335346?state=NY for the most current CMS data on this facility.
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.