10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Ithaca, NY
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $41,616 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1229 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY
(607) 273-8072
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
160
Certified beds
Average residents
115
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.26
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.22
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.23
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.71
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.47
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.14
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.09
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.16
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.28
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.12
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
902
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
62.25
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0172
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
10
Baseline 19.15% · Performance 14.85% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Healthcare-associated infections
6.29
Baseline 9.27% · Performance 6.37% · Measure score 6.29 · Achievement 4.90 · Improvement 6.29
Total nurse turnover
5.99
Baseline 55.67% · Performance 39.20% · Measure score 5.99 · Achievement 5.99 · Improvement 4.84
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.62
Baseline 3.34 hours · Performance 3.82 hours · Measure score 2.62 · Achievement 2.62 · Improvement 1.49
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.96% |
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 197 · Observed rate 9.64% · Lower 95% interval 8.16% |
| Discharge to community | 52.34% |
50.57%
1.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 151 · Observed rate 49.67% · Lower 95% interval 44.16% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.21 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 173 · Denominator 173 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.58% |
0.77%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 173 |
| Discharge self-care score | 44.62% |
53.69%
9.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 130 |
| Discharge mobility score | 50.77% |
50.94%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 66 · Denominator 130 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 7.51% |
2.29%
5.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 173 · Adjusted rate 7.55% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.37% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 138 · Observed rate 4.35% · Lower 95% interval 3.35% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 8.33% |
8.2%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 168 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 83.41% |
42%
41.4 pts better
|
Numerator 191 · Denominator 229 |
| Discharge function score | 60.77% |
56.45%
4.3 pts better
|
Numerator 79 · Denominator 130 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 39 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 68 · Denominator 68 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 71.59% |
25.2%
46.4 pts better
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 88 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.7
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
91.2%
6.1 pts better
|
93.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.1% · Q4 96.0% · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.3%
4.7 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.1% |
3.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.0% |
18.5%
13.5 pts better
|
11.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 7.8% · 4Q avg 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% |
6.1%
2.2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.4% |
13.5%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 23.7% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 17.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.3% |
14.8%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.0% · Q2 14.5% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 15.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.1% |
15.1%
2 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 26.1% · 4Q avg 17.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.9% |
15.5%
3.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.6% · Q2 23.0% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 18.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
1.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.0% |
20.8%
0.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.9% · Q2 18.5% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 22.5% · 4Q avg 21.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.2% |
6.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.3% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.0% |
76.7%
0.3 pts better
|
81.7%
4.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 69.1% · Q2 84.6% · Q3 83.3% · Q4 73.7% · 4Q avg 77.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 23.1% |
9.7%
13.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
11.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.1% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 9.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.2%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.4% |
78.8%
12.6 pts better
|
79.7%
11.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.2% |
20.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.2% · Observed 17.6% · Expected 18.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-08-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2023-12-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-08-07
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-09-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $17,345
Fine
Fine · fine $4,140
Fine
Fine · fine $3,798
Fine
Fine · fine $9,116
Fine
Fine · fine $2,279
Fine
Fine · fine $1,764
Fine
Fine · fine $3,174
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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