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Nursing homes in Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County, New York, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 468 certified beds.
80% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 101 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.6 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $175K across 8 fines.
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.
| Measure | Tompkins County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 80% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.6 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $175K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal At Ithaca | Ithaca | 48 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18.8 | — | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Ithaca | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 16.7 | — | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Ithaca | 160 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 19.4 | $42K | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center | Ithaca | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 25.0 | — | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac | Groton | 80 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 32.5 | $133K | 6 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0584 | 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. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Upstate Services Group (1), Kendal (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Tompkins County, New York?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 468 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Tompkins County have the highest CMS ratings?
Kendal At Ithaca (4 stars), Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing (2 stars), Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do Tompkins County nursing homes compare with New York?
80% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 21.6 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.