Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Elderwood At Waverly
37 North Chemung Street, Waverly, NY · (607) 565-2861
- Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day
- 186
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Elderwood
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- December 10, 1971
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in New York.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change (already 1)
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
This home carries CMS's abuse icon, which caps its inspection rating at 2 stars and so its overall rating at 4.
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Where it sits among New York homes
Elderwood At Waverly carries 151.75 inspection points. That is fewer than 7% of New York's 589 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in New York: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–12 pts
- 4★ 12–27 pts
- 3★ 27–46 pts
- 2★ 46–82 pts
- 1★ over 82 pts
Bars show every rated home in New York by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
26 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (2)
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K
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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J
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care7E
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nutrition and Dietary7E
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- D
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Resident Rights4E
- E
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.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- C
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Pharmacy Service2D
- D
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.
- D
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Environmental1F
- F
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Administration1D
- D
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.
Infection Control1D
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspection history
2025-03-28
10 health deficiencies · 12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2023-04-27
15 health deficiencies · 11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
2020-10-16
1 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 2 h 38 min of nursing staff time a day, 21 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
2 h 38 min
New York average
3 h 41 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 67% of nursing staff and 68% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$82,202 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Fine | $71,838 |
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $10,364 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.1 pts better | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.3 pts better | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine2.4 pts better | 94.2% | 91.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1 pts worse | 94.2% | 95.2% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.4 pts worse | 6.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms8.4 pts better | 11.7% | 20.1% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight5.4 pts worse | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication0.9 pts better | 12.3% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication10.8 pts worse | 24.5% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened9.4 pts worse | 20.5% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased11 pts worse | 24.7% | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderAbout the same | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.9 pts worse | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.1 pts worse | 32.7% | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.1 pts worse | 6.6% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine6 pts worse | 71.6% | 77.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit0.7 pts worse | 10.1% | 9.4% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.7 pts better | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine4 pts worse | 74.9% | 78.9% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission0.6 pts better | 20.0% | 20.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
5 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole, Warren | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 50% | 18 facilities |
| Rubin, Jeffrey | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 50% | 18 facilities |
| Cole, Warren | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Landy, Maria | W-2 Managing Employee · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Rubin, Jeffrey | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
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Fire safety
28 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke9F
- E
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Egress8E
- E
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- D
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
- F
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Services3E
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Construction2F
- D
Use approved construction type or materials.
- F
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Miscellaneous1E
- E
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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