About Kendal at Ithaca
Kendal At Ithaca, located in ITHACA, NY, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Kendal at Ithaca
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #3 out of 13 facilities within 25 miles.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.61 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.61 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the KENDAL network. This chain operates 7 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Kendal at Ithaca provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 28 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 23 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 15.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 22.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 8.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 95.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 89.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 18.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 83.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 16.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 18.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
Nearby Hospitals
GUTHRIE CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CORTLAND, NY
CORNING HOSPITAL
CORNING, NY
CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA
ITHACA, NY
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL
MONTOUR FALLS, NY
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
KENDAL AT ITHACA
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- CHARLES ACKERMAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHARLES ACKERMAN TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- CHARLES ACKERMAN ADP OF THE SNF
- AFFINITY REHABILITATION LLP ADP OF THE SNF
- BANK OF NY MELLON ADP OF THE SNF
- RUTH BRADLEY CORPORATE OFFICER
- RUTH BRADLEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- RUTH BRADLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- WILLIAM CRANE CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM CRANE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- WILLIAM CRANE ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVINA DESNOES ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVINA DESNOES TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAVINA DESNOES CORPORATE OFFICER
- PETER DUGO CORPORATE OFFICER
- PETER DUGO TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- PETER DUGO ADP OF THE SNF
- JUDITH EHREN TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JUDITH EHREN CORPORATE OFFICER
- JUDITH EHREN ADP OF THE SNF
- MARY ANN ERICKSON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MARY ANN ERICKSON ADP OF THE SNF
- MARY ANN ERICKSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- MEGAN FRETTO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MEGAN FRETTO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MEGAN FRETTO ADP OF THE SNF
- FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING ADP OF THE SNF
- AUSTEN HOLOCHAK ADP OF THE SNF
- AUSTEN HOLOCHAK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AUSTEN HOLOCHAK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JEFFREY LAYTON CORPORATE OFFICER
- JEFFREY LAYTON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JEFFREY LAYTON ADP OF THE SNF
- LAURIE MANTE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LAURIE MANTE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LAURIE MANTE ADP OF THE SNF
- JOE MAREANE ADP OF THE SNF
- JOE MAREANE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOE MAREANE CORPORATE OFFICER
- ALAN MATHIOS ADP OF THE SNF
- ALAN MATHIOS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ALAN MATHIOS CORPORATE OFFICER
- STEPHEN NUNLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- STEPHEN NUNLEY CORPORATE OFFICER
- STEPHEN NUNLEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ALAN PEDERSON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ALAN PEDERSON ADP OF THE SNF
- ALAN PEDERSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- JEFFREY PENOYER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JEFFREY PENOYER ADP OF THE SNF
- JEFFREY PENOYER CORPORATE OFFICER
- SONIA RUCKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- SONIA RUCKER ADP OF THE SNF
- SONIA RUCKER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- CHRISTINE SHEPPARD CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHRISTINE SHEPPARD ADP OF THE SNF
- CHRISTINE SHEPPARD TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JACOB SKEZAS ADP OF THE SNF
- JACOB SKEZAS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GREGORY SOMMERS ADP OF THE SNF
- GREGORY SOMMERS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GREGORY SOMMERS CORPORATE OFFICER
- LUCY STALEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- LUCY STALEY ADP OF THE SNF
- LUCY STALEY CORPORATE OFFICER
- HELEN TALTY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- HELEN TALTY CORPORATE OFFICER
- HELEN TALTY ADP OF THE SNF
- DONALD WILSON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DONALD WILSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- DONALD WILSON ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHAEL YOUMANS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL YOUMANS ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Nursing Home and Health Related Facility Inc | N/A | 4 |
| Good Shepherd Village at Endwell | N/A | 5 |
| Kendal at Ithaca | N/A | 4 |
| Schuyler Hospital Inc and Long Term Care Unit | N/A | 3 |
| Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | N/A | 3 |
| Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| Northwoods Rehab and Nursing Center at Moravia | N/A | 3 |
| Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | N/A | 2 |
| Guthrie Cortland Medical Center | N/A | 4 |
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Kendal at Ithaca directly at 6072665300. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.