Elizabeth Brewster House
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Homer, NY

Elizabeth Brewster House

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Homer, NY

Overview of Elizabeth Brewster House

Homer, New York is a village, not a suburb, and Elizabeth Brewster House reflects that scale. At 45 beds, the community on South Main Street is small enough that residents aren’t anonymous, and the service list suggests a facility that has thought carefully about what daily life actually requires; the starting price is $4,500 per month.

The Walk Score is 59, moderately walkable, meaning some daily needs are reachable on foot from this central village address. For a community this size, that kind of proximity to everyday amenities carries real practical weight.

The care and services confirmed here go further than personal care basics. Case management is on the list, which tells you something: this is a facility set up to coordinate a resident’s evolving needs, not just provide a room and daily assistance.

Transportation assistance means residents aren’t dependent on family for appointments and errands. Daily meals are provided, and salon services are available on-site.

Respite care is offered for families managing short-term coverage needs, and a Day Care program serves individuals who need structured daytime support without a full residential placement. The activities calendar runs to weekly game nights, craft sessions, and planned outings.

Regulatory oversight is through the New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Elizabeth Brewster House is a small, full-service assisted living community in central New York, with confirmed care coordination, respite access, and a Day Care program that extends its usefulness to families who aren’t yet at the stage of full-time placement.

Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyCortland
License Number210-E-001
Accreditations501C3, Non-Profit Organization

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameElizabeth Brewster House

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Daily Meals
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Laundry Services
Transportation Assistance
Personal Care
Case Management
Salon Services
ActivitiesA variety of on-site activities, including weekly game nights, craft sessions, and planned outings
Specific ProgramsDay Care

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,500 per month

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

We don't publish a score for nursing homes with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for New York nursing homes: B 83/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the New York benchmark.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection citation rate (127% above)
8 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Citations per year (93% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Total complaints (99% below)
• Complaints per year (99% below)
• Complaints per bed (96% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection December 18, 2024 Follow Up

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 113 This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 92% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 0.34.3 This facility has 93% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.3 vs. NY avg 4.3).↓ 93% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 11.4 This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 1.4).↓ 29% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 19 This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 14 This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100%44% This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 179 This facility has 99% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 99% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.326.3 This facility has 99% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.3 vs. NY avg 26.3).↓ 99% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.020.50 This facility has 96% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.02 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 96% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 015 This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on December 18, 2024, found no violations or deficiencies.
  • The June 25, 2024 relicensure survey cited one environmental standards violation.
  • Inspections from January 31, 2023, through October 21, 2024, consistently found no violations or complaints.

Lawsuit overview for Elizabeth Brewster House

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Elizabeth Brewster House is located in Homer, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth Brewster House

Is Elizabeth Brewster House in a walkable area?

Elizabeth Brewster House has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Elizabeth Brewster House?

According to NY state health department records, Elizabeth Brewster House's license number is 210-E-001.

How many beds does Elizabeth Brewster House have?

Elizabeth Brewster House has 45 beds.

Are there photos of Elizabeth Brewster House?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Elizabeth Brewster House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Elizabeth Brewster House?

Elizabeth Brewster House is located at 41 South Main Street, Homer, NY 13077.

What is the phone number of Elizabeth Brewster House?

(607) 749-3061 will put you in contact with the team at Elizabeth Brewster House.

What county is Elizabeth Brewster House located in?

Elizabeth Brewster House is in Cortland County.

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