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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Under the company name Kendal at Ithaca, Inc., Kendal at Ithaca is a skilled nursing home at 2230 North Triphammer Road in Ithaca. The facility operated by owner Gregory Sommers welcomes Medicare and private pay, offering families a direct route to coverage for short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. With 48 beds operating at 88 percent occupancy, the home has steady demand. The average stay length of 181 days reflects its mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents and those needing longer-term nursing care.
Clinically, total daily nursing care averages 5 hours and 32 minutes per resident, spread out across registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs and LVNs. That level of staffing bolsters residents recovering from surgery, acute illness, or hospitalization, as well as those with active chronic care needs. Rehabilitation services and enhanced assisted living are within the facility’s nursing care framework. The community is deeply integrated into Ithaca’s walkable neighborhoods. The location, with a Walk Score of 91, offers easy foot access to retail, restaurants, and services, making it easy for residents to get out and for family members to visit without parking or long drives worries. Plus, public transportation connections are readily available. The community is known for its unique lifestyle amenities, including a woodshop, dog park, TV studio, winemaking program, clay tennis courts, and aviaries, adding texture and engagement to daily life well beyond standard nursing care.
With a specific focus on electrical systems, egress illumination, and hazard containment, state inspections address building and life safety code compliance. Kendal at Ithaca works to address and correct any identified concerns. When touring, residents and families can inquire about how such safety areas are handled.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 6th out of 387 homes in New York for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 18m per day | ▲ 86% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 1m per day | ▲ 32% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 17m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 9m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 9m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 1h 3m per day | ▲ 126% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the New York average: 88.3%Kendal at Ithaca is legally operated by Kendal at Ithaca, Inc (Not for Profit).
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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for New York nursing homes: B 83/100
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (9 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 31% better |
|
Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 5 | 20 | This facility has 75% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 75% better |
|
Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.8 | 2.6 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 31% better |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 4.5 | 1.4 | This facility has 221% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (4.5 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 221% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 78% better |
|
Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
|
Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 32 | 79 | This facility has 59% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (32 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 59% better |
|
Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 6.4 | 15.8 | This facility has 59% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (6.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 59% better |
|
Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.76 | 0.50 | This facility has 52% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.76 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 52% worse |
|
Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 3 | 15 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Corrected
Corrected
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How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
11
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
11
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
1998
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2017Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
1409% more staff per resident than New York average
10% worse than New York average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 20 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
20
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 16 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
41 total: 37 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
41
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,529 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 4 | 41 | 9,832 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,351 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 3,895 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,687 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,204 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 918 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 623 | 65 | 71% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 563 | 56 | 61% | 5.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 498 | 68 | 74% | 5.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 491 | 59 | 64% | 5.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 302 | 47 | 51% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 178 | 34 | 37% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 4 | 4% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 30 | 33% | 0.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 20% | 0.6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8% | 0.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.2
55% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.7
36% worse than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
30.7%
86% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.9%
20% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
10% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.2%
76% worse than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
23% better than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
137% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
14.6%
139% worse than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.0%
83% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.2%
37% worse than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.8%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.84
51% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.71
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.71
27% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.35
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.8%
9% better than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
29% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.3%
6% better than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.1%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 20.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
17.5%
80% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.9%
24% worse than New York averageNew York average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.4%
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.
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
68% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
45Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Kendal at Ithaca based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #180 / 382Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 382 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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Estimated distance in miles from Ithaca's city center to Kendal at Ithaca's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Kendal at Ithaca |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ithaca (City Of Ithaca) | 48
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48
NY AVG
160
Rank
#691 / 748 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#312 / 432 | -1% | 5.54
Facility
5.54
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#6 / 387 | +33% | +55% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 394 | - | 9
Facility
9
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#55 / 393 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#179 / 393 | - | 47 |
91
Facility
91
NY AVG
63
Rank
#237 / 1173 | Gregory Sommers | $31.9M
Facility
$31.9M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#186 / 382 | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#180 / 382 | 46.2%
Facility
46.2%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#227 / 382 | 335793 | ||||
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ithaca (City Of Ithaca) | 60
Facility
60
NY AVG
160
Rank
#648 / 748 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#178 / 432 | +2% | 5.26
Facility
5.26
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#10 / 387 | -17% | +47% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 394 | 82 | 15
Facility
15
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#165 / 393 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#37 / 393 | - | 57 |
91
Facility
91
NY AVG
63
Rank
#237 / 1173 | Pearl Litkowski | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#376 / 382 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#369 / 382 | 63.1%
Facility
63.1%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#48 / 382 | 335225 |
Kendal at Ithaca is in the City of Ithaca neighborhood of Ithaca.
The legal owner and operator of Kendal at Ithaca is Kendal at Ithaca, Inc (Not for Profit).
Kendal at Ithaca has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to NY state health department records, Kendal at Ithaca's license number is 5401308N.
Kendal at Ithaca's occupancy is 88%.
Kendal at Ithaca has 48 beds.
Kendal at Ithaca has had 9 recently reported deficiencies.
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