Kendal At Ithaca
Nursing Home Facility
2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
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.
Operated by Kendal, which runs 3 communities in our directory.
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.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Kendal At Ithaca. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
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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