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CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in ITHACA, NY with 160 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 33 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $42K.

1229 TRUMANSBURG ROAD, ITHACA, NY 14850

Phone: 6072738072

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
335249
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
115
In Hospital
No
County
Tompkins
Last Inspection
Jan 24, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.26 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.22
CNA Hours
2.23
Total Nursing Hours
3.71 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.16
Nursing Turnover
46.8%
RN Turnover
62.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER operates 160 certified beds in ITHACA, NY with approximately 115 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 33 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 7 penalties totaling $42K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.71 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.26 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 46.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (33 most recent)

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0635

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 18, 2023 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 26, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 21, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 26, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 30, 2021 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 77.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 17.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 91.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.3% Yes

Penalty History 7 penalties totaling $42K

Date Type Amount
Jan 24, 2025 Fine $17K
Feb 20, 2024 Fine $4K
Feb 12, 2024 Fine $4K
Jan 22, 2024 Fine $9K
Jan 8, 2024 Fine $2K
Jan 2, 2024 Fine $2K
Dec 11, 2023 Fine $3K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.71 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.26 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 46.8%.
How many beds does CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 160 certified beds with approximately 115 residents. The facility is located at 1229 TRUMANSBURG ROAD, ITHACA, NY 14850.
Does CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 33 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has received 7 penalties totaling $42K.
Who owns CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER was on Jan 24, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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