Kendal at Ithaca in Ithaca, NY - Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home

Kendal at Ithaca is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Ithaca, New York. It is located in Tompkins county at 2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, New York 14850. You can reach out to the office of Kendal at Ithaca via phone at (607) 266-5300. This skilled nursing facility has 48 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 93.33%. Its legal business name is Kendal at Ithaca and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation. It is part of Kendal, a chain of 5 nursing homes.

Kendal at Ithaca (Medicare CCN 335793) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1996 (30 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in December, 2024.

Contact Information

	Kendal at Ithaca
	2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, New York 14850
	(607) 266-5300

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Nursing Home Profile

Name	Kendal at Ithaca
Location	2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, New York
Certified By	Medicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds	48
Occupancy Rate	93.33%
Medicare ID (CCN)	335793
Legal Business Name	Kendal at Ithaca
Ownership Type	Non Profit - Corporation
Chain	Kendal (5 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating	4.4 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Kendal at Ithaca in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number	1760571939
Match	Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name	Kendal at Ithaca
Address	2230 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone Number	607-266-5300

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Kendal at Ithaca are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Kendal at Ithaca give to their patients.

Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Kendal at Ithaca, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day	4.77	3.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	1.41	0.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day	0.99	0.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.37	2.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	4.2	3.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend	1	0.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day	0.09	0.07
Total nursing staff turnover	54%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	44.4%	42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	1	0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)	No
Number of Fines	0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	$0
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in December, 2024, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Kendal at Ithaca for 7 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 9 citations since 2023 are listed below.

Date	Deficiency	Harm Level	Status
Dec 19, 2024	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2024	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2024	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2024	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. F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2024	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. F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2024	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Dec 19, 2024	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
May 5, 2023	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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
May 5, 2023	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Kendal at Ithaca, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	24.14	13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.29	5.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.52	0.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.64	1.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.32	12.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0	0.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	8.07	3.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	93.79	93.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.09	82.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.59	1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	15.38	14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	6.12	19.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100	95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	83.33	79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.66	4.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	11.23	19.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.58	15.38

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