Elmira, NY · 200 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Elmira's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,240–$14,970/mo
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St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
555 St. Joseph's Boulevard, Elmira, NY 14902 · Chemung County
The St. Joseph's Campus of Arnot Health is focused on providing comprehensive and compassionate care for your mind, body, and spirit. Learn more.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (81 of 85 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Elmira
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Elmira, NY, with 85 certified beds and an average of about 81 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.39 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.93 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Elmira, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 85
- Avg. residents/day
- 81
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335072
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,240–$14,970/mo (median $13,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Elmira prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.93
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.39
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-13Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2026-02-13Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2026-02-13Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-26Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2024-07-26Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
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 profess…
2024-07-26Severity B — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2022-04-01Severity G — actual harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2022-04-01Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
555 St. Joseph's Boulevard, Elmira, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility
How much does St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility cost?
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Elmira, NY area typically runs $12,240–$14,970 per month (median $13,250, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility?
Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility?
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility have availability?
Typically 95% full (81 of 85 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility offer?
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility in Elmira, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 85 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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