Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sits on the west bank of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY, with views of the water and easy access to the outdoors, and while the building is two stories, inside you'll find 144 beds used for both skilled nursing and rehab services, plus a Memory Care unit for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. Residents have choices of private or semi-private rooms, each one with air conditioning, brand new furniture, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and safety features-big bathrooms with call bells, space for their things, and even individual climate controls, and there's room for pets too, as long as visitors bring up-to-date vaccine records and keep them on a leash.
The staff includes registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, aides, and members of 1199 SEIU, and they work around the clock, covering everything from basic bathing and medication to more complex care like stroke recovery, IV therapy, wound care, respiratory support, diabetes care, and transfers. Staff can apply for CNA certification and help out as needed in roles like Maintenance, Recreation, Housekeeping, and Dietary. Residents with memory problems live in a secure Memory Care unit with specialized programs and more supervision.
Everyone gets helped with daily tasks when needed, and the activities schedule keeps folks busy, whether that's movie nights, art in the arts room, music, games, or community-run programs. There's a library, a corner store for snacks and small items, areas for small family gatherings, fitness and wellness spa rooms, and a garden where residents can get fresh air or spend time with pets. Residents eat in dining rooms with restaurant-style meals, day or night, and there are meal options for diabetes, allergies, and other requirements, all made by a chef. Each hall has its own lounge and unit dining rooms for more private meals or social time.
Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers both short-term rehab and long-term care, with professional staff and a community feel. Speech, occupational, language, and feeding therapy come from Gorge Falls Therapy SLP, OT, PLLC. The staff helps with moving in, keeping rooms clean, laundry, and getting to appointments, and the facility contracts with Medicare and Medicaid for help with costs. The setting lets people stay active and independent as much as they can, with transportation and parking services, a packed recreation schedule, and the support needed for serious health problems or just extra aging support. This place has focused on long-term care, recovery, and community connection for years and tries to adapt to meet changing needs, offering flexible program names, personal attention, and amenities designed for comfort, safety, and engagement.
