The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Joseph’s Hospital-SNF
Registered name: St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
Elmira, NY · Medicare-certified · 85 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Joseph’s Hospital-SNF in Elmira, NY has a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Its staffing rating is 4 out of 5, but reported nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; quality measures are 1 out of 5, health inspection is 3 out of 5, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8283 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8283.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11
- Nurse aides
- 2.34
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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
18.9%18.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.8%6.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%2.7%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.8%17.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.4%24%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.5%20%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.8%22.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3%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
—96.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%82.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
62.8%70.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 79.5 residents on an average day (94% of 85 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.