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Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Elmira, New York)

103 Washington Street, Elmira, New York 14901

Phone: 6077372001

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
148.3
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Chemung
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.710.73-0.02
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.453.69+1.76
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover53.5%40.3%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-02-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

11 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2023-09-22Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Electrical DeficienciesEnsure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2021-05-28Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2018-11-05Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-11-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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