KENDAL AT ITHACA

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How KENDAL AT ITHACA Compares

KENDAL AT ITHACA is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Ithaca, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.1%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% 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: 18.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (33% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 8.1% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (163% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (40% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.1% — worse than the New York average of 20.7% (26% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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