Nursing homes in Ithaca, NY
Ithaca, NY has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal at Ithaca2230 North Triphammer Road · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 48 | None |
| Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing318 South Albany Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1229 Trumansburg Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 160 | 7 ($41,616) |
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center602 Hudson St · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 60 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in New York, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Ithaca
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 29, 2025 · Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 19, 2025 · Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 19, 2025 · Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Questions about nursing homes in Ithaca
Which nursing home in Ithaca has the highest Medicare rating?
Kendal at Ithaca has the highest overall rating in Ithaca: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Ithaca have been fined?
1 of the 4 have been fined in the last three years, $41,616 in all. The most was $41,616, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Ithaca?
No. None of the 4 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Ithaca is the largest?
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with 160 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.