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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Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
602 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County
56
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (57 of 60 beds occupied on an average day).
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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
Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ithaca, NY, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Mayer Family network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.17 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
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
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 57
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- The Mayer Family
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335225
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
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| 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
- 4.17
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.58
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.7%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-19Severity F — 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.
2025-03-19Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-03-19Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2025-03-19Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
2025-03-19Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-03-19Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2024-10-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2024-10-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
602 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
How much does Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center cost?
Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care 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 Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center?
Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (57 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center offer?
Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in Ithaca, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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