Elizabeth Brewster House
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · New York, NY
Elizabeth Brewster House
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · New York, NY
Overview of Elizabeth Brewster House
Elizabeth Brewster House is a 45-bed, non-profit Adult Home in Homer, Cortland County, New York, holding 501C3 accreditation. The facility serves long-term care, short-term respite care, and adult day care. It is wheelchair accessible, located at Homer city center, and provides personalized care within a small-scale community model.
Programming includes weekly game nights, craft sessions, and planned outings designed to maintain social engagement. Short-term respite care, day care, and daily activities form the structured program offerings. Amenities comprise eight services: daily meals, housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, transportation assistance, personal care, case management, and salon services. Meals are included in the care package. Starting price is $4,500 per month.
Regulatory compliance demonstrates genuine operational consistency. Between January 2023 and December 2024, the facility underwent five state inspections. A June 2024 relicensure survey identified one deficiency in environmental standards (487.11 (k) (1-3)). This violation was not cited in the October 2024 inspection or the December 2024 follow-up survey, suggesting either corrective action or an isolated circumstance that did not persist. The other four inspections in the period reported zero deficiencies.
Over two years the facility averaged 0.5 deficiencies annually, placing it 90 percent better than New York’s state average of 5.1 per year. One complaint was filed, representing 2.2 per 100 occupied beds versus a state average of 49.9 per 100 beds. A March 2024 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated and produced no violations. Zero enforcement actions, fines, or license actions appear in regulatory records.
A single lawsuit from 1997 involved Elizabeth Brewster House as plaintiff and has been closed. Current litigation record is empty.
The June 2024 environmental standards deficiency is the only notable regulatory issue across the inspection period; Families should verify its resolution during tours.
45-bed community Rank #698 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 698th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #710 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 710th out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyCortland
License Number210-E-001
Accreditations501C3, Non-Profit Organization
Owner NameElizabeth Brewster House
Wheelchair Accessible
Respite Care
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
Starting Price$4,500 per month
Food DescriptionDaily meals provided as part of the comprehensive care package.
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
0 enforcement actions
1 citation
1 complaint
1 inspection
0 complaint investigations
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for New York nursing homes: B 83/100
Inspection Scorecard
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) 9 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Citations per year (93% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Total inspections (89% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Total complaints (99% below)
• Complaints per year (99% below)
• Complaints per bed (96% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 9 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Citations per year (93% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Total inspections (89% 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 92% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 0.3 | 4.3 | This facility has 93% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.3 vs. NY avg 4.3).↓ 93% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.4 | This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 1.4).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection citation rate
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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 79 | This facility has 99% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 99% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 0.3 | 26.3 | This facility has 99% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.3 vs. NY avg 26.3).↓ 99% better |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.02 | 0.50 | This facility has 96% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.02 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 96% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 0 | 15 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
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
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
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| Elizabeth Brewster House | AL ADC RC | Homer | 45
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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.
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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