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Kendal At Ithaca
2230 North Triphammer Road, 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.
Kendal At Ithaca is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Ithaca, New York, certified for 48 beds and caring for about 45 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 2, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.8 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 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 54.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tompkins Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 20 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.8 | 19.4 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.0% | 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: 19 Dec 2024, 5 May 2023.
Severity mix: D ×9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 5 May 2023 | 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 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 5 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
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 54.0%, RNs 44.4%; 1 administrator 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 | 24.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.4% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.6% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Chain: Kendal (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Services For the Aging | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Affinity Rehabilitation LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2016 |
| Bank of Ny Mellon | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Friends Services For the Aging | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Tompkins County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kendal At Ithaca been cited for?
9 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 Kendal At Ithaca been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kendal At Ithaca compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kendal At Ithaca?
It is part of the Kendal chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Friends Services For the Aging. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kendal At Ithaca last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2024.
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.