Provider Name: BEECHTREE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Address: 318 SOUTH ALBANY STREET, ITHACA, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-4166
County: Tompkins (730)
Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds: 120
Average Residents Per Day: 114. ()
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No
Legal Business Name: BTRNC, LLC
First Approved Date: January 1, 1967
Affiliated Entity: UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP (538)
Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:
Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N
Resident Family Council: Both
Sprinkler System Status: Yes
Overall Rating: 1 ()
Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()
QM Rating: 4 ()
Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()
Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()
Staffing Rating: 3 ()
Staffing Report Note:
PT Staffing Note:
Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.39110, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8744, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4561, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3306
Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.72174
Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.31810, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2644
PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1629
Nurse Staff Turnover: 50.5, Nurse Turnover Note:
RN Turnover: 35.3, RN Turnover Note:
Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:
Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9319, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8406, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4673
Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.52145, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7676, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.3677
Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.62076
Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.22808
Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-11-17 (Score: 48), Cycle 2: 2021-08-09 (Score: 119), Cycle 3: 2019-08-01 (Score: 56)
Total Weighted Health Score: 73.000
Reported Incidents: 1, Substantiated Complaints: 14
Infection Control Citations: 0
Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 114728.25, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2
Location and GPS: 318 SOUTH ALBANY STREET,ITHACA,NY,14850 (42.4366, -76.502)
Process Date: 2024-03-01
Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor 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.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Have policies on smoking.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-16
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-21
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-26
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure 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.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-23
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-23
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-28
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19
Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-08-27
Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New
Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New
Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0325, Version: New
Description: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New
Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New
Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0781, Version: New
Description: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New
Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-16
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New
Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0341, Version: New
Description: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New
Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-01
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New
Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New
Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New
Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0916, Version: New
Description: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Waiver has been granted on
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New
Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-29