The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Elderwood at Hornell
Hornell, NY · Medicare-certified · 122 beds
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Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Elderwood at Hornell has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 2.75 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and it has a recent abuse citation but no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7517 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7517.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.43
- Nurse aides
- 1.67
- Weekend nursing
- 2.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 41%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.3%18.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.1%10.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.4%9.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
16%11.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.2%5.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.2%6.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6%9.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23%23.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.1%11.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%93.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.6%83.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
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
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- 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.
- $4,194
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 12, 2016
Now operated by Elderwood at Hornell, previously Mcauley Manor at Mercycare.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ELDERWOOD · 17 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 103.1 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.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.