Kendal at Ithaca

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (9)

Records from May 2023 to December 2024.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0806

  Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0689

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2025.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0695

  Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0700

  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 risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0758

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.

• December 19, 2024

  Tag F0656

  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.

• May 5, 2023

  Tag F0761

  Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2023.

• May 5, 2023

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2023.

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

5.14 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.61 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation