Registered name: ELIZABETH CHURCH MANOR NURSING HOME
BINGHAMTON, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus in Binghamton has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty totaling $151,625. Staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark at 4.02 hours per resident per day versus 4.1, while quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Last inspection: August 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $151,625recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0155.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
1.09
Nurse aides
2.42
Weekend nursing
3.36
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
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
15.6%15.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.9%8.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%1.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%6.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.3%35.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27%23.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.5%13.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.4%25.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.2%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
—88.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.2%97.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—63.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
61.6%84%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: L
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $151,625 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $151,625 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2024
$151,625
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of UNITED METHODIST HOMES · 2 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
113.5 residents on an average day (95% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
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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.