CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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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, 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 |
| PETRIE, DAVID | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 20, 2015 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, SHALOM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 3, 2014 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.
Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.