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HomeNew YorkCayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 148506072738072WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(17 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
160
certified
7 fine(s) totaling $41,616

How Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares in New York

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.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
NY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.70 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.35 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.2%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the New York average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.35 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 48.2%, higher than the New York average of 40.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 8, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Tompkins County 65+
16,079
15.7% of county
County Population
102,555
Tompkins County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
115.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Tompkins
Last Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
61.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0635Potential for Harm

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0808Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jul 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$41,616
Number of Fines
7
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
7

Penalty History

FineJan 2, 2024
$1,764
FineJan 8, 2024
$2,279
FineDec 11, 2023
$3,174
FineFeb 12, 2024
$3,798
FineFeb 20, 2024
$4,140
FineJan 22, 2024
$9,116
FineJan 24, 2025
$17,345

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.70 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.13 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.2%
RN Turnover
70.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BERTRAM, BRENDA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual18%Nov 3, 2014
BRAUNSTEIN, SHALOM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual30%Nov 3, 2014
MANELA, ESTHER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual18%Nov 3, 2014
PETRIE, DAVIDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 20, 2015
BRAUNSTEIN, SHALOMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 3, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $41,616
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Staffing
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Ithaca, NY · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$41,616
Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Ithaca, NY
2.4 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Kendal at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY
2.8 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
Ithaca, NY
3.0 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
Groton, NY
11.9 mi1/51/53/5$132,948
Northwoods Rehab and Nursing Center at Moravia
Moravia, NY
18.3 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Schuyler Hospital Inc and Long Term Care Unit
Montour Falls, NY
18.6 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 7 fine(s) totaling $41,616.
What are the staffing levels at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, 1.13 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.2%.
How many beds does Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 160 certified beds with an average of 115.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 3 in Ithaca. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.