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Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing
318 South Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing serves Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 49.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tompkins Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 19.4 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.1% | 54.0% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Aug 2025, 17 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0560 | Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2021 |
| 9 Aug 2021 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.1%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.2% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Btrnc, Llc. Chain: Upstate Services Group (17 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Tompkins County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Tompkins County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing?
It is part of the Upstate Services Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.