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Total health inspections
3
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing
Nursing Home
Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing
Nursing Home
Overview of Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Beechtree Center is a distinguished 120-bed skilled nursing residence and rehabilitation center located in downtown Ithaca, New York. Providing 24-hour skilled nursing care, this community ensures a secure and engaging environment where each resident is treated with utmost dignity and respect. Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing takes pride in consistently delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction. The center addresses physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, striving to create a home-like environment that cares for everyone.
Beechtree embraces the concept of Person-Centered Care, prioritizing the importance of quality of life alongside quality of care. Their devoted staff partners closely with residents and their families, aiming to achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for every individual. From waking up early to choosing the timing of showers or baths, Beechtree endeavors to accommodate individual preferences, allowing residents and staff to make decisions collaboratively. The center also offers restaurant-style dining, serving freshly prepared food, adding to the overall comfort and home-like atmosphere that they provide for seniors.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Occupancy rate
95%
Residents per day (avg)
111
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$14.3M
Operating loss
-$2.1M
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$14,282,713.00
Operating loss
$-2,111,302.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$16.3M
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 91 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
County:
Tompkins
Ownership & operating entity
Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing is legally operated by BTRNC, LLC (For Profit).
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s / Dementia Program, Respite Care, Music and Memory Program, Pet Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Resident / Guest Services, Restaurant Style Dining and Therapeutic Diets
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Restaurant style dining with therapeutic diets.
Types of Care at Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing
Memory Care
Respite Care
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
5 inspections
4 with citations, 1 without citations
14 on-site complaint investigations
88 complaints
78 complaints per 100 occupied beds
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Latest inspection
Date:August 29, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
20 total citations
17 health citations
3 life safety citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
44 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
3 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
July 7, 2022: Stipulation & Order #NH-23-002
Quality of Care
December 30, 2020: Stipulation & Order #NH-21-144
Multiple Deficiencies
August 21, 2012: Stipulation & Order #NH-16-173
Multiple Deficiencies
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing
-27%
-18%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Ithaca
120
No
91
KOENIG, URI
95.0%
$14,238,030.00
$6,805,883.00
47.8%
111.40
2.9451
20
-27%-18%+8%
Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing
Type of care:
SNF
MC
RC
Community:
Ithaca
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KOENIG, URI
CCN:
335017
Occupancy:
95.0%
Home Revenue:
$14,238,030.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,805,883.00
Payroll %:
47.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9451
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
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0.6 miles from city center — 1.07 miles to nearest hospital (Cornell Health at Cornell University)
318 S Albany St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
178
Total Staff
166
Employees
12
Contractors
47,534
Total Hours (Quarter)
70
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 7.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 7.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 7.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
124 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
39 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4%
of total hours from contractors
1,899 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 12
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 0 | 57 | 18,217 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 12 | 31 | 6,852 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapist | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,927 | 91 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,375 | 90 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,996 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 20 | 0 | 20 | 2,493 | 83 | 91% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,905 | 66 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,628 | 68 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,263 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 945 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 887 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 749 | 67 | 74% | 11.2 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 713 | 71 | 78% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 621 | 75 | 82% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
6.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 29, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 29, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 29, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 29, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
116
Total Residents
Medicare
30
(25.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
78
(67.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(6.9%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
40
Total Specialty Beds
33.3%
of Bed Capacity
40
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
33.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
5% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.1
5% worse than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.0%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.1%
45% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.2%
50% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.9%
98% worse than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.8%
64% worse than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
44% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.9%
46% worse than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.3%
38% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
14% better than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.7%
5% worse than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.22
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.22
29% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.71
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.48
158% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.35
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
38.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
38.3%
50% worse than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
58% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
65.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
65.2%
17% worse than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.3%
8% worse than New York averageNew York average: 20.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.4%
100% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
121% worse than New York averageNew York average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.5%
5% better than New York averageNew York average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.2%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.0%
↑ 0.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,111,302
↓ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10,444,756
↑ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-14.8%
↓ 10.1pp vs 2022
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