Kendal at Ithaca
Nursing Home · Ithaca, NY
CMS certification number335793
Contact & location
2230 North Triphammer RoadIthaca, NY 14850
Tompkins County
- Phone
- (607) 266-5300
- ZIP code
- 14850 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day
- 44.8 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Kendal (5 facilities, avg 4.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 23, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.77 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.41 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.37 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.20 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.0 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 19, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-19 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-19 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-12-19 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2023-05-05 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-30 |
| 2023-05-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerman, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Affinity Rehabilitation LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bank of Ny Mellon (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bradley, Ruth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crane, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Desnoes, Davina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dugo, Peter (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehren, Judith (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Erickson, Mary Ann (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fretto, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Friends Services for the Aging (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holochak, Austen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Layton, Jeffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mante, Laurie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mareane, Joe (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mathios, Alan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nunley, Stephen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pederson, Alan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Penoyer, Jeffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rucker, Sonia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sheppard, Christine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skezas, Jacob (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sommers, Gregory (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Staley, Lucy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Talty, Helen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilson, Donald (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Youmans, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fretto, Megan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holochak, Austen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mante, Laurie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bradley, Ruth (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crane, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Desnoes, Davina (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dugo, Peter (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehren, Judith (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Erickson, Mary Ann (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Layton, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mareane, Joe (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mathios, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nunley, Stephen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pederson, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Penoyer, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rucker, Sonia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sheppard, Christine (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sommers, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Staley, Lucy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Talty, Helen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilson, Donald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fretto, Megan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Friends Services for the Aging (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holochak, Austen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mante, Laurie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skezas, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sommers, Gregory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Youmans, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Charles (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bradley, Ruth (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crane, William (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Desnoes, Davina (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kendal at Ithaca?
Kendal at Ithaca has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.
How many beds does Kendal at Ithaca have?
It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has Kendal at Ithaca been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Kendal at Ithaca?
It is part of Kendal and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Kendal at Ithaca?
(607) 266-5300. The facility is located at 2230 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.