B

KENDAL AT ITHACA

2230 NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD, ITHACA, NY 14850
Score: 76 / 100

With a score of 76/100 and a B grade, Kendal At Ithaca is a well-regarded option in Ithaca, New York. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 74th percentile statewide.

Kendal At Ithaca provides above-average staffing with 4.77 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Kendal At Ithaca. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.77 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.40 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.45 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.18 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.05 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Dec 18, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity D
    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
    Dec 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Dec 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 22.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
48
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7