Kendal at Ithaca
2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Kendal at Ithaca, a 48-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Ithaca, NY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #224 of 590 rated homes in NY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 4 / 5
- Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #224 of 590
- In-state rank among rated NY homes
- 4.77
- Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 9
- Inspection findings
The verdict
Kendal at Ithaca, a 48-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Ithaca, NY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #224 of 590 rated homes in NY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #224 of 590
- In-state rank among rated NY homes
- 4.77
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 9
- Inspection findings on file
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 593 NY nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 335793
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 48
- Residents
- 45
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Tompkins
- Last Inspection
- Dec 19, 2024
Staffing Data
How the 4.77 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 1.41 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 0.99
- CNA Hours
- 2.37
- Total Nursing Hours
- 4.77 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.09
- Nursing Turnover
- 54.0%
- RN Turnover
- 44.4%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Kendal at Ithaca
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Kendal at Ithaca ranks #224 of 590 rated nursing homes in NY on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Kendal at Ithaca operates 48 certified beds in Ithaca, NY with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 2★).
The inspection file contains 9 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 4.77 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.41 per resident day.
Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Kendal at Ithaca falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 54.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.
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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (9 most recent)
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 14, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 14, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 14, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
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: Feb 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 30, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 30, 2023
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 6.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 1.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 93.8% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 11.2% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 89.1% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 83.3% | No |
Penalty History
No penalties on record.
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Kendal at Ithaca, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside NY (48 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside NY (5.39 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in NY
592 other nursing homes are on record in NY; 6 are shown here.
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
Uniondale, NY
Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A
East Aurora, NY
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A
Allegany, NY
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G
Gasport, NY
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at T
Painted Post, NY
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Kendal at Ithaca
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The NY registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NY registry
- Peer homes near 48 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NY. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
