Public Record
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 200
- Avg. residents per day
- 153.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 22
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-02-06
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Citations
22 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0531Generalpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- 0901Generalno actual harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- 0916Generalpotential for harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0345Generalno actual harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0232Generalpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0745Generalpotential for harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility?
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elmira, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335480.
- What is the CMS rating for Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility?
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility have?
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility is certified for 200 beds. It serves an average of 153.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility have?
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility has 22 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility last inspected?
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility was last inspected on February 6, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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