Kendal at Ithaca
Scout 78Ithaca, NY · 48 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ithaca.
Est. $13,390–$16,380/mo
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Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County
Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 144-bed, highly skilled and centrally located Nursing and Rehabilitation Center nestled on the west bank of beautiful Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, New York.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Ithaca
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ithaca, NY, with 160 certified beds and an average of about 115 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.81 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.27 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 7 federal fines totaling $41,616 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.81 hrs/resident/day)
- •$41,616 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Ithaca options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg. residents/day
- 115
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335249
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $13,390–$16,380/mo (median $14,490) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Ithaca prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.81
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.27
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 7 ($41,616)
- Total penalties
- 7
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-24
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-01-24Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-01-24Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-24 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,140 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $3,798 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $9,116 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $2,279 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $1,764 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $3,174 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ithaca, NY area typically runs $13,390–$16,380 per month (median $14,490, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 72% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 160 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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