OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER
602 HUDSON ST, Ithaca, NY 14850
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER Compares
OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER is a 60-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 strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.3%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 8.8% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — about the same as the New York average of 6.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.7% — better than the New York average of 20.7% (34% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Ithaca.
How is OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE 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 practices help OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE 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.
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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