The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
BEECHTREE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
ITHACA, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 3-star quality measures, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.30 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3006 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3006.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 1.93
- Weekend nursing
- 2.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.3%10.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%7.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%9.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%4.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.2%8.8%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.7%5.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.8%16.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.6%27.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
17.5%9.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.3%92.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
44.9%70.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited August 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · 17 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 114.2 residents on an average day (95% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.