Elderwood at Hornell has a 4-star overall rating, with strong health inspections (5 stars) but very weak staffing (1 star). It reported 2.61 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 2, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.6148.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.65
Licensed practical nurses
0.47
Nurse aides
1.49
Weekend nursing
2.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.6%18.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.9%10.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
17.2%12.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%2.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
20%11.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.1%11.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.2%12.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.7%10.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%1.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.1%15.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.3%9.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%95.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.4%80.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited March 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $4,194 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2023
$4,194
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of ELDERWOOD · 17 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
103.2 residents on an average day (85% of 122 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 38 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.