Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1229 Trumansburg Road · Ithaca, NY · 14850 · 6072738072
160 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 7 · $41,616 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023 · found via complaint
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 December 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
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 August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
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 August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 24, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,140 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $3,798 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $9,116 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $2,279 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $1,764 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335249 · certified since September 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.