Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Nursing Home Facility
318 South Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a senior care community located in Ithaca, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Ithaca area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (607) 273-4166.
Operated by Upstate Services Group, which runs 17 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Ithaca average about 67 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% 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 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ithaca average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.
The community is located in Tompkins County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 20 problems at Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. None of them caused harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 49%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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