St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph's Boulevard, Elmira, NY 14902
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Elmira, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 26, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since January 24, 202014 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on February 13, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SKILLED NURSING FACILITY.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2023 from $4,233 to $4,194.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 26, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
Citation F0836. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0029. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0029 2 times since 2020.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2023 from $4,194 to $4,233.
Health inspection on April 1, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 592 New York homes (2%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
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Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2020.
Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0582 2 times since 2020.
Fire safety inspection on April 1, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2022.
Health inspection on January 24, 2020
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Fire safety inspection on January 24, 2020
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0013. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0015. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0018. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0020. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0029. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0030. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
Citation E0031. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (607) 733-6541
- Last standard health inspection
- July 26, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 85
- Residents per day, on average
- 79.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (14 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- RUSTICI, MARCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2011
Questions
When was St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
CMS lists July 26, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since January 24, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.