ElderGrade
F

25.5/100

Poor

Elderwood At Waverly

37 North Chemung Street, Waverly, NY 14892

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 2 in Tioga County (607) 565-2861
Certified beds
200
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $120,884 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 68%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

6.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.36 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 68% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $120,884 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.66 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.36 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.18 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 67.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

K Mar 11, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Mar 6, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 28, 2025 F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0744 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ELDERWOOD, which operates 17 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LANDY, MARIA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
COLE, WARREN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RUBIN, JEFFREY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COLE, WARREN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RUBIN, JEFFREY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Elderwood At Waverly

What is the ElderGrade for Elderwood At Waverly? +

Elderwood At Waverly holds an ElderGrade of F (25.5 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Elderwood At Waverly? +

Residents receive an average of 2.66 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Elderwood At Waverly been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 26 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Elderwood At Waverly accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Elderwood At Waverly is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.