St. Joseph'S Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
Elmira, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335072) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (607) 733-6541 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Joseph'S Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
St. Joseph'S Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 3.83 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for St. Joseph'S Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program status noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
St. Joseph'S Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. The facility has been certified since 1967 and operates 85 certified beds, with an average of 79.5 residents. It is organized as a non-profit corporation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. The individual CMS ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should note the below-average overall rating and low quality measure score alongside the above-average staffing rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
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 a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 27.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 85 certified beds and an average of 79.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively, with an overall of 2.
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 6077336541 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 6077336541 to arrange a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335072?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.