Elderwood at Waverly, Waverly, New York
- 26
- Citations from health inspectionsNew York average: 20 a home
- 2
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNew York average: 0.8 a home
- $82,202
- Fines from the federal governmentNew York average: $23,070 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNew York average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Six inspection visits produced 26 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Federal fines came to $82,202 (two fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 2 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 2.66 hours each dayThe New York average is 3.63 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.36 hours each dayThe New York average is 0.71 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 67.5%against the New York average of 40.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 200
- Ownership
- Individual (for profit)
- Chain
- Elderwood, with 17 homes
- Street address
- 37 North Chemung Street, Waverly, New York 14892
- County
- Tioga
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated March 11, 2026
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated March 6, 2026
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated March 28, 2025
- F909 Regular Safety Checks of Beds and Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F836 Licensed and Following All Laws: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F744 Proper Dementia Treatment and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Jan. 30, 2025
One citation dated Dec. 29, 2023
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
13 citations dated April 27, 2023
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F814 Dispose of Garbage Properly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F810 Special Eating Utensils and Mealtime Help: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F554 Let Residents Take Own Medicines When Appropriate: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Fine | $71,838 |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | Fine | $10,364 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
Two people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 335346. Other homes in New York.