CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1229 TRUMANSBURG ROAD, Ithaca, NY 14850
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 160-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ithaca, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.0%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 160 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ithaca, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — worse than the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (64% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the New York average of 6.8% (28% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Ithaca.
How is CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.7% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Ithaca options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ithaca
Ithaca sits in Tompkins County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,640 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 31.3 years
- Median household income
- $61,361
- Median home value
- $218,700
Demographics for Tompkins County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ithaca.
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