Assisted living / New York / Horseheads
Bethany Village
3005 Watkins Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 · Chemung County · (607) 739-8711
Adult home · licensed for 144 residents · Licensed since 1990 · Operator: Bethany Retirement Home, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 070-E-002 · See the state record
The record in brief
Bethany Village is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 144 beds on its operating certificate, including 144 ALR, 70 EALR, 30 SNALR, 60 ALP.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 2 violations from 9 inspections; the latest report was issued on November 6, 2025.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 1 food and dining violation at its latest recertification survey and an average of 39 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 2 violations resulted from 9 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 8 inspections resulting in no violations."
November 6, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 4, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
May 12, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 18, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 18, 2025Relicensure Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Food service
- §Medication management.
February 25, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 23, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 28, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
July 5, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 144 | January 2017 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 70 | January 2017 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 30 | January 2017 |
| Assisted Living Program (ALP) | 60 | October 2017 |
Bethany Village is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Bethany Village's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR-starting at $5033.00 SSI/ALP- $1426.00 Orchard View (SNALR)- $7477.00 EALR- Additional $1000.00 except SNALR and ALP Private Pay Programs.
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.bethany-village.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Bethany Retirement Home, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).
Other assisted living nearby
- The New FallsMontour Falls, 11 mi · 111 residents · 17 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility IncHorseheads, under 1 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
- Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHorseheads, 1.8 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing FacilityElmira, 6.6 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing FacilityElmira, 6.7 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Corning Center for Rehabilitation and HealthcareCorning, 11 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Bethany Village licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 070-E-002, adult home, since July 18, 1990 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Bethany Village care for?
- Its licence is for 144 residents.
- Has Bethany Village had violations?
- 2 violations from 9 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Bethany Village cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR-starting at $5033.00 SSI/ALP- $1426.00 Orchard View (SNALR)- $7477.00 EALR- Additional $1000.00 except SNALR and ALP Private Pay Programs. Care level charges are extra.
- Does Bethany Village offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 30 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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