Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located at 48 Colonial Drive in Horseheads, New York, within Chemung County. The facility is organized as a Limited Liability Company and operates under Medicare and Medicaid certification. With 305 certified beds, it is a larger-than-average nursing home by national standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 3 stars, indicating a moderate level of compliance based on inspection findings. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects lower-than-typical staffing levels relative to resident population. The quality measure rating is also 2 stars, indicating that clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS are below the national average across the measures evaluated. Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on either of these government programs. Prospective residents or their families should contact the facility directly at (607) 739-3654 to inquire about private pay options, insurance acceptance, and current bed availability. Payment and coverage details can also be verified through the appropriate state and federal benefit programs. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings are consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. However, both its staffing and quality measure ratings of 2 stars fall below that benchmark, suggesting areas where the facility's performance is lower relative to the broader national landscape. The facility's certified bed count of 305 places it among larger nursing homes in the country, where staffing ratios and operational complexity may vary considerably. Individuals researching care options in Horseheads or Chemung County, New York, are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and consult with appropriate health care and social service professionals when making care decisions.