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Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center

602 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850

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Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center is a nursing home in Ithaca, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. Health inspection on March 19, 2025

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0800. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

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  9. Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2025

    16 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation E0015. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0111. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. Health inspection on October 25, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

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  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  14. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  15. Health inspection on March 8, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

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  16. Health inspection on January 12, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  18. Health inspection on September 28, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

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  19. Fire safety inspection on September 28, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

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  20. Health inspection on July 1, 2021

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2021.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2021.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on July 1, 2021

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2021.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2021.

    • Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2021.

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2021.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(607) 272-8282
Last standard health inspection
March 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
60
Residents per day, on average
57.3
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Oak Hill Operating Co LLC
Chain
The Mayer Family
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New York average (15 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • LITKOWSKI, PEARL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 04/01/2014
  • MAJEROVIC, HELEN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 04/01/2014
  • MAYER, ANDREA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 04/01/2014
  • REICH, SURI5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 04/01/2014

Questions

When was Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists March 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center have?

CMS lists 15 health citations since July 1, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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