Kendal At Ithaca
Ithaca, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335793) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (607) 266-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kendal At Ithaca has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kendal At Ithaca reports total nurse staffing of 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
Kendal At Ithaca has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Kendal At Ithaca is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been federally certified since February 1996. It maintains 48 certified beds, with an average of 44.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kendal At Ithaca holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.77 per resident per day and registered nurse hours of 1.41 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Kendal At Ithaca is part of the Kendal chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kendal At Ithaca has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Kendal At Ithaca is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 54.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Kendal At Ithaca.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 48 certified beds and an average of 44.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Kendal At Ithaca is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Kendal chain, which includes 5 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 23, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — with Kendal At Ithaca scoring 4, 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6072665300 or 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 6072665300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record for Kendal At Ithaca at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335793?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.