Nursing home / skilled nursing
Ideal Senior Living Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Endicott, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 HIGH AVENUE |
| City | Endicott |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 13760 |
| County | Broome |
| Phone | 607-786-7300 |
| Website | https://www.nyuhs.org/location-search/uhs-senior-living-ideal |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335520 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | May 3, 1976 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Ideal Senior Living Center is in 601 HIGH AVENUE, Endicott, NY 13760. Phone: 607-786-7300. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 5, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 13.000; 1 federal fines totaling $28140.00; total nursing staff turnover 31.3%.
More about this provider
| UHS Senior Living at Ideal in Endicott, NY offers a continuum on one campus: independent-living apartments at Ideal Square, assisted living/adult care rooms, a 150-bed skilled nursing facility with special care units, and a Medicare/Medicaid-certified short-term rehabilitation program, with dining, transportation, activities, and 24-hour staffing. | |
| Services and programs | Independent-Living Apartments at Ideal Square (33 private one- or two-bedroom units; rental package includes waitered evening meal, monthly housekeeping, utilities incl. basic cable, transportation, activities, care management); Assisted Living/Adult Care Rooms (70 beds - 35 assisted and 35 adult care, private or semiprivate; housekeeping, laundry, personal care, three meals daily, physical assistance 24/7, medication management); Skilled Nursing Care (150-bed facility; full-time registered nurse and medical staff 24/7; special care units for complex medical and nursing needs; certified geriatrician and geriatric nurse practitioner on-site); Short-Term Rehabilitation (physical therapy up to 6 days/week, occupational therapy up to 6 days/week, speech/swallow therapy up to 5 days/week, FEES swallowing evaluation, dietitian meal planning, dedicated case manager); Amenities/services: free transportation to stores, physicians' offices and appointments, dining room, library, resident computer, onsite hair salon, flower gardens, emergency call system in each room, 24-hour video monitor security, social director and daily recreational/therapeutic activities |
| Who it serves | Seniors / elderly residents across independent living, assisted living/adult care, skilled nursing, and short-stay rehabilitation |
| Payment types it states | States it is a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, and that the short-term rehabilitation program is 'Contracted with most insurances including but not limited to Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, MVP' |
| Accreditation | States it is a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility |
| Inspection highlights | The page publishes its CMS Five-Star ratings: Quality 5, Staffing 5, Health Inspections 4, Overall 5. |
| Visiting and contact details | 600 High Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760; phone 607-786-7300 |
| Website | https://www.nyuhs.org/location-search/uhs-senior-living-ideal |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.69 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.34 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 8 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 13.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-02-23 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.21892 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 12.5 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.86433 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.3 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.17666 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.87160 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.46623 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.30632 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.70303 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 28140.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER, INC |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | Y |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 116.4 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Ideal Senior Living Center
Where is Ideal Senior Living Center located?
Ideal Senior Living Center is at 601 HIGH AVENUE, Endicott, New York 13760.
What care and services does Ideal Senior Living Center offer?
Ideal Senior Living Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Ideal Senior Living Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ideal Senior Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Ideal Senior Living Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Ideal Senior Living Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Ideal Senior Living Center?
Call Ideal Senior Living Center at 607-786-7300.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.