KENDAL AT ITHACA — Nursing Home in ITHACA, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 48 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 43.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335793 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.79 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.26 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
KENDAL AT ITHACA had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 19, 2024).
Inspection Findings — December 19, 2024
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — February 14, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — January 14, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — February 14, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — February 14, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — February 14, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — February 14, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — February 14, 2025
Kendal at Ithaca is a 48-bed nursing home in Ithaca, New York. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident day, above the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in December 2024, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility appears to have relatively strong nursing-staffing levels compared with others, which can support more attentive daily care. You may want to ask how the home addressed the recent inspection findings about individualized care planning — specifically what changes were made to ensure complete, measurable care plans and ongoing oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KENDAL AT ITHACA Medicare and Medicaid certified?
KENDAL AT ITHACA is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is KENDAL AT ITHACA's CMS star rating?
KENDAL AT ITHACA has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at KENDAL AT ITHACA?
KENDAL AT ITHACA reports 4.79379 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has KENDAL AT ITHACA had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, KENDAL AT ITHACA had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does KENDAL AT ITHACA have?
KENDAL AT ITHACA has 48 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 2.8 mi
- BEECHTREE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING — 1/5 — 3.1 mi
- OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 3.3 mi
- GROTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CTR RES CARE FAC — 1/5 — 9.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.