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Kendal
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Kendal operates 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 3 states, with 285 certified beds; the largest presence is in Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia.
0% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 15.4 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $23K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Kendal | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 8 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 40.0% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 |
| New York | 1 |
| Virginia | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 2 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal At Ithaca | Ithaca | NY | 48 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18.8 | — | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Barclay Friends | West Chester | PA | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1.6 | — | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Crosslands | Kennett Square | PA | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13.3 | $13K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Kendal At Longwood | Kennett Square | PA | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5.7 | — | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Kendal At Lexington | Lexington | VA | 60 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 38.3 | $10K | 24 Apr 2024 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Kendal operate?
5 Medicare-certified facilities in 3 states, with 285 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Kendal facilities rated?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 2 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Kendal been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines totalling $23K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.