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Beechtree Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ITHACA, New York)

318 SOUTH ALBANY STREET, ITHACA, New York 14850

Phone: 6072734166

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
111.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Tompkins
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.550.73-0.18
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.423.69-0.27
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover45.8%40.3%-

Health Citation History

20 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Resident Rights DeficienciesProtect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

23 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-29Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-08-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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