Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca
Ithaca, NY · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 33T307)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (607) 274-4555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca returns patients to the community at a rate that is no different than the national rate, and CMS shows 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. Overall its performance is in line with national averages.
Patients at Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca return home at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes here are generally similar to the national average.
Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Ithaca, New York, operated as a non-profit organization. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, and has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997. It is a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in a longer-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, is also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' Healthcare-associated infection measures, such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections, are not reported in the data provided, which CMS notes can occur due to low case counts rather than indicating a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures — meaning its reported results are generally in line with national averages. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a major medical event, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports this facility's rate of discharge to the community as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the during-stay and after-discharge readmission measures are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection measures for catheter-associated UTIs and C. diff are not reported in the available data, which can happen due to low case counts rather than a quality issue.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, meaning Medicare covers eligible services here; contact the facility at (607) 274-4555 or your plan for coverage specifics.
Who owns this facility?
Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca is a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the conditions treated; contact the facility at (607) 274-4555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating results generally in line with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/33T307?state=NY.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and specific conditions treated by contacting the facility directly at (607) 274-4555.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Cayuga Medical Ctr @ Ithaca at (607) 274-4555 to confirm their admission process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.