Citations Summary

Jun 2022 โ€“ May 2026
21 Total Citations โ€” state avg: 41
Issued in the reporting period
10Standard Health
11Life Safety Code
Severity of Citations
How serious were those 21 citations?
0
Minor potential harm
All corrected โœ“
0
No actual harm
None in this period
In plain language
  • Across 2 inspections in the current reporting window; inspectors issued 21 citations in total.
  • Of those, 10 were standard health citations (quality of care) and 11 were related to the Life Safety Code (fire protection).
  • The state logged 30 complaints about this facility; 3 led to on-site inspections.
  • The state has 1 formal enforcement action (fines or stipulations) on record.

A citation is a rule violation noted by a state inspector. Most are corrected through a plan of correction; the sections below show each citation, its severity, and how the facility compares with the statewide average.

Provider Information

Type
Nursing Home
Operating Certificate
5401308N
County
Tompkins
Phone
(607) 266-5310
Operated By
Kendal at Ithaca, Inc (Not for Profit)
DOH Regional Office
Central New York
Occupancy Rate
90%
Staff Flu Vaccination
96%

Inspection Details

Surveys with Citations Only
December 19, 2024 CERTIFICATION/COMPLAINT Survey 7 Health 7 LSC
โ–ผ
Standard Health Citations
Bedrails
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 14, 2025
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 14, 2025
Free From Unnec Psychotropic Meds/prn Use
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 14, 2025
Free Of Accident Hazards/supervision/devices
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated January 14, 2025
Nutritive Value/appear, Palatable/prefer Temp
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 14, 2025
Resident Allergies, Preferences, Substitutes
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 14, 2025
Respiratory/tracheostomy Care And Suctioning
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 14, 2025
Life Safety Code Citations
Cooking Facilities
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 18, 2025
Corridor - Doors
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 21, 2025
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค๐Ÿ‘ค๐Ÿ‘ค Pattern February 18, 2025
Exit Signage
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 28, 2025
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 28, 2025
Portable Space Heaters
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 18, 2025
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated February 18, 2025
May 4, 2023 CERTIFICATION/COMPLAINT Survey 3 Health 4 LSC
โ–ผ
Standard Health Citations
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated June 30, 2023
Label/store Drugs And Biologicals
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated June 30, 2023
Responsibilities Of Providers; Required Notif
Standard Health Citation โ€” quality of care
Level 0 ๐Ÿ‘ค Scope June 30, 2023
Life Safety Code Citations
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated June 30, 2023
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated June 30, 2023
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated June 30, 2023
Means Of Egress - General
Life Safety Code Citation โ€” NFPA requirements
Level 2 ยท Minor potential harm ๐Ÿ‘ค Isolated June 30, 2023
Severity Scale Reference
Level 0 โ€” No Harm Potential Level 2 โ€” Minor Potential Harm Level 3 โ€” Actual Harm Level 4 โ€” Immediate Jeopardy

Complaints

Jun 2022 โ€“ May 2026
Above state average. This facility received 70.2 complaints per 100 beds vs. a statewide rate of 57.4. 0 citations resulted from those complaints (0.0 per 100 beds vs. 5.3 statewide).
Total Complaints
30
55,669 statewide
Per 100 Occupied Beds
70.2
57.4 state avg
On-Site Inspections
3
7,566 statewide
Citations Issued
0
0.0 per 100 beds ยท avg 5.3
Facility-Reported Incidents
100%
55% statewide
Citations by CategoryThis Facility
Administration0
Dietary Services1
Other Services2
Physical Environment1
Quality of Care2
Resident Rights0
Total6

Enforcement & Fines

Jun 2016 โ€“ May 2026
1 enforcement action totaling $2,000 in fines over the reporting period. Resolved via Stipulation & Order agreements with the NY Department of Health where applicable.
May 5, 2023
$2,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-23-093 ยท Signed October 10, 2023
Reason: Infection Control