Cayuga Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Ithaca, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335249) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 7 totaling $41,616
Phone: (607) 273-8072 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cayuga Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cayuga Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Cayuga Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 7 federal fines on record totaling $41,616.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was included in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Cayuga Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. It has been federally certified since September 1979 and is licensed for 160 beds, with an average of 115.2 residents. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measures rating is 3 stars. Nurse staffing averages 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $41,616.00, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was present in the data provided for this facility. No chain affiliation data was provided in the listing information reviewed.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS data as provided at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.70 hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing turnover rate of 48.2%; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $41,616.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 160 beds and averages 115.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since September 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 6072738072 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6072738072 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335249?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.