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.
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 59 / 100
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
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) 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)
• 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
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 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 |
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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 |
|
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 |
|
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 | No | 59 | - | - | 6 | 0%
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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, 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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