Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    48 Colonial Dr, Horseheads, NY 14845
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.2ยท35 reviews

    Excellent nursing, therapy, responsive staff

    I stayed here and received excellent nursing and therapy - the therapists and well-equipped PT area helped me recover quickly so I could go home. The admin and staff are kind, well-trained and responsive (quick call-button response); they listened to my concerns and used a respectful redirect approach. Dining was very good with peer-matched seating and encouraged participation; barber visits and varied daily activities kept me engaged. The facility was clean and COVID-safe, and private rooms are available for a small extra fee.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.20ยท(35)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Kind, well-trained nursing staff
    • Responsive call-button response
    • Engaging, varied daily activities
    • Well-equipped physical therapy department
    • Effective short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Dining area designed for social peer seating
    • Private-room option for an additional fee
    • On-site barber services
    • Dedicated night-shift nursing assistants
    • Attentive administrative leadership in some roles
    • Educated and helpful clinical and therapy teams

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and coverage
    • Variable staff conduct and engagement
    • Weak medication-management processes
    • Unreliable meal-service continuity and limited therapeutic options
    • Cleanliness and sanitation issues in some areas
    • Delays in personal-care and hygiene assistance
    • Gaps in pressure-ulcer prevention and wound care
    • Deferred maintenance and facility-condition deficits
    • Front-desk coverage and access-control gaps
    • Insufficient weekend staffing and supervision
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Variable infection-control outcomes

    Summary of reviews

    Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center elicits a polarized set of impressions: several reviewers praised its clinical rehabilitation strengths and aspects of frontline caregiving, while others raised substantive operational and safety concerns. On the positive side, the facility appears to have a robust physical-therapy program with equipment and staff resources that support effective short-term rehab and return-to-home outcomes. Many accounts highlight kind, well-trained nursing and therapy staff, a responsive call system, engaging daily activities (coffee/social hours, movies, parties, and varied programming), and amenities such as an organized dining area with peer seating, private-room options, and on-site barber services.

    Care quality appears mixed. Positive experiences emphasize attentive caregivers, timely therapy interventions, and successful rehabilitation trajectories. However, reviewers also describe failures in clinical processes that suggest weak medication controls, gaps in wound/skin integrity management, and delays in personal-care assistance. A number of accounts raise concerns following serious clinical events and transfers; one overarching theme is inconsistency in how clinical needs are managed, particularly during transitions (for example, room changes or post-hospital admissions).

    Staffing and conduct patterns are a key dividing line in the reviews. Night-shift nursing assistants are frequently characterized as dedicated, while daytime staff are sometimes described as disengaged or argumentative, and there are recurring notes about inconsistent tone and occasional rudeness from certain employees. Staffing coverage issues extend to front-desk and weekend coverage, contributing to access-control and supervision gaps. These operational shortfalls correlate with extended response times, inconsistent supervision, and family communication breakdowns.

    Food service and facility condition are also mixed. Some reviewers find the food acceptable and note encouragement to dine socially; others describe interruptions to meal service, limited options for therapeutic diets, and a need for stronger kitchen leadership. Facility-condition concerns include deferred maintenance and sanitation issues in specific areas, which reviewers link to an overall decline in the physical environment. Management responsiveness is uneven: a few administrators and leaders receive specific praise for attentiveness, while other accounts describe slow or insufficient follow-up on complaints and maintenance needs.

    In summary, Elcor appears to offer meaningful strengths in rehabilitation and has staff members capable of high-quality, compassionate care. At the same time, persistent operational weaknesses โ€” inconsistent staffing and supervision, medication- and wound-care process gaps, unreliable meal-service and dietary accommodations, cleanliness and maintenance deficits, and variable incident-response and family communication โ€” introduce risk and reduce overall reliability. A subset of reviews includes serious allegations of misconduct and concerns following resident deaths; these claims, where described, point to failures in clinical oversight and escalation. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's rehabilitation and therapy capabilities against these operational limitations and consider direct inquiries about staffing patterns, medication safeguards, infection-control protocols, and maintenance plans before admission.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 48 Colonial Dr, Horseheads, NY, 14845.

    About Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on a grassy slope just off Route 17 and I-86 in Horseheads, New York, where three modern, adjoined buildings make up the campus. This facility has served the local community since 1965, after Lester Poes founded it, and has grown to care for over 300 people every day with the help of around 500 staff. The center offers a wide range of care options, including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, as well as an Adult Day Health Program available for residents and the public. Elcor is the region's largest provider of these services and features 305 beds just for skilled nursing and rehabilitation.

    The rehabilitation center offers specialized programs, clinical specialties, and expert guidance for families. Healthcare staff includes Registered Nurses, a Dietetic Technician, and an A/R Specialist, so residents get help with both daily living and more complex medical needs. There's an admissions department to help with placement and applications, and staff discuss family caregiving or Long-Term Care Insurance to guide choices.

    Gardens and outdoor patios give residents places to enjoy fresh air, with bird baths and wind chimes in the planned gardens adding a homelike touch, and the protected courtyards and covered patios are good for picnics or small gatherings. Rooms and grounds have a "home away from home" feel with simple comforts. Meals happen in cheerful dining rooms, and special menus suit different needs or preferences. Residents can join religious services, visit the beauty parlor, or take part in social and recreational activities planned by staff.

    The facility has an overall star rating of three out of five, with health inspections at three stars and staffing at two stars, but quality measures aren't listed. Over 18 people have reviewed the center. Families who want either long-term support, rehabilitation, or Alzheimer's care can find several options here, and the location at 48 Colonial Drive, on the edge of Horseheads, remains a steady place for senior care for over 55 years.

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