Cornell Health Services

Nursing Home
Overview of Cornell Health Services
Cornell Health Services is located in Ithaca, NY. It provides integrated medical and mental health services to students, including counseling, primary care, and wellness programs. The facility is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of the Cornell community.
(715) 239-6288

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 43m per day

This home provides 13% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Wisconsin average: 4h 17m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 74%
Residents per day (avg) 40
Occupancy rate
74%
Residents per day (avg)
40

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5.1M
Profit
$809.0K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$5,123,132.00
Profit
$808,973.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.8M
34.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.6M
Total costs $4.3M
Bed community size
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Care

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525637
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County: CHIPPEWA

Ownership & operating entity

Cornell Health Services is administrated by ALEXANDRIA MCCONNELL.

Owner name: NSH CORNELL LLC
Profit status: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (715) 239-6608

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Phone Consultation
Counseling Services
Pharmacy
Nutrition Services
Physical Therapy
Immunizations
Lab Testing
Health Education

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Medical Services, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Nutrition Services, Alcohol & Other Drug Services, Physical Therapy & Massage, Travel Services, Pharmacy
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address CORNELL, WI 54732

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

84
Total Staff
62
Employees
22
Contractors
14,872
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse87.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse67.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant396.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
55 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
2.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7%
of total hours from contractors
1,048 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant390397,03791100%6.5
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,08191100%7.6
Registered Nurse8081,4158593%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028626369%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist0556797279%7.5
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1014606066%7.7
Nurse Aide in Training2024495358%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1014105156%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0331084651%2.3
Qualified Social Worker0331053842%2.6
Occupational Therapy Aide101872426%3.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician033833235%2.5
Physical Therapy Aide055411719%2.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant033321314%2.4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 4
Citations per inspection
1.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

3 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 4 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

0 serious citations More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

4 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation May 07, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 04, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 10, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Apr 10, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: North Shore Health Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
39 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (10.3%)
Medicaid 23 (59%)
Private Pay/Other 12 (30.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.9
24% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.4
10% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.2%
9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.7%
21% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.2%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.9%
24% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
45% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.1%
30% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.9%
123% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.1%
19% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
65% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.6%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.0%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

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Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.

~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.

None.

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.

~$24,980/year (household).

Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

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