• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 160 certified beds with an average of 114.6 residents per day (72% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Jan 24, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $41,616 across 7 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.71 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 46.8%
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ithaca, New York with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERTRAM, BRENDA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 18% | Nov 3, 2014 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, BARRY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 35% | Nov 3, 2014 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, SHALOM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 30% | Nov 3, 2014 |
| MANELA, ESTHER | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 18% | Nov 3, 2014 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, SHALOM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 3, 2014 |
| PETRIE, DAVID | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 20, 2015 |