• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.7 residents per day (95% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Aug 29, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.03 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 53.3% (high)
• Part of the Upstate Services Group chain (17 facilities)
Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ithaca, New York with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOENIG, URI | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 60% | Dec 22, 2010 |
| STEIF, EFRAIM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 40% | Dec 22, 2010 |
| STEIF, EFRAIM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 15, 2017 |
| WUERTZER, AMY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 14, 2017 |
| SCARPINATO, PAUL | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 21, 2017 |
| WEIR, PATRICK | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2013 |
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