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Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
318 South Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (opens Google Maps) · Tompkins County · (607) 273-4166· 120 certified beds · avg 114 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP (17 facilities, chain avg rating 2.0★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 29, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.32
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 20 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint F-0804
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684
View all 20 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint · F-0804 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint · F-0804 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · from a complaint · F-0585 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint · F-0677 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint · F-0692 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide routine dental care and 24-hour emergency dental care for residents. · from a complaint · F-0790 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · F-0925 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' right to refuse certain moves within the nursing home that they did not ask for, such as being switched between units. Residents have a say in where they live inside the facility. · F-0560 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. · F-0805 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals. · F-0810 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (10 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.32
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.55
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.68
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.32 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 44% in New York; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 46% in New York; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.68 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 29% in New York; bottom 15% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.21 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 17% in New York; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 49.1 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 28% in New York; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 50.0 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 27% in New York; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.30, RN 0.55, weekend 2.66.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.30 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camerota, David | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2010 |
| Koenig, Uri | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 60% | 12/22/2010 |
| Steif, Efraim | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 40% | 12/22/2010 |
| Dinello, David | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Dinello, David | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
| Khan, Nasar | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2024 |
| Khan, Nasar | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2024 |
| Steif, Efraim | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| Tyberg, Abraham | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Tyberg, Abraham | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
All 10 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Upstate Services Group — 17 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Bridgewater Center for Rehab & Nursing L L C — Binghamton, NY · overall 2/5
- Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing — Amsterdam, NY · overall 1/5
- Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Syracuse, NY · overall 1/5
- Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Oneonta, NY · overall 1/5
- Colonial Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Rome, NY · overall 1/5
- Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Cortland, NY · overall 4/5
- Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Cortland, NY · overall 1/5
- Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr — East Greenbush, NY · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 16 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the New York midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 49% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center | 0.6 mi | Ithaca, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2.4 mi | Ithaca, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Kendal at Ithaca | 3.1 mi | Ithaca, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac | 12.3 mi | Groton, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Schuyler Hospital INC and Long Term Care Unit | 19.4 mi | Montour Falls, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Northwoods Rehab and Nursing Center at Moravia | 19.6 mi | Moravia, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Guthrie Cortland Medical Center | 19.9 mi | Cortland, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335017.
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