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Kendal At Ithaca

Nursing Home Facility

2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

Assisted Living Nursing Home Care Independent Living Continuing Care (CCRC) Senior Living

Kendal at Ithaca offers attractive accommodations on a 105 acre campus, with extensive residential services and amenities, and comprehensive health care for life, right on site. An entrance fee and an ongoing monthly fee cover the costs of care under a choice of three contracts.

With 36 beds, Kendal At Ithaca is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Ithaca average about 67 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Ithaca average about 2.5 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2024 and recorded 7 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ithaca average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 54%.

The community is located in Tompkins County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall 4/5
  • Health inspections 3/5
  • Staffing 5/5
  • Quality measures 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Kendal At Ithaca offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 36
  • Occupancy 93%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
  • Annual staff turnover 54%
  • Last health inspection December 2024

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