Nursing homes in Ithaca, NY

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ithaca, part of the Tompkins area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Ithaca, New York, and the surrounding Tompkins County region have access to four licensed nursing facilities. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these homes maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. While no local facility currently holds a 5-star designation, Kendal at Ithaca stands out as the highest-rated option in the area, currently holding a 4-star overall performance score.

What to look for in Ithaca

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is KENDAL AT ITHACA at 4★.
• 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Ithaca

1. 1
   KENDAL AT ITHACA

   KENDAL · Small
   4.0
2. 2
   BEECHTREE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

   UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large
   2.0
3. 3
   OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER

   THE MAYER FAMILY · Medium
   2.0
4. 4
   CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   CAYUGA RIDGE LLC · Large
   2.0

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