Longview Senior Living Community
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Independent Living · Ithaca, NY

Longview Senior Living Community

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Independent Living · Ithaca, NY

Overview of Longview Senior Living Community

Longview Senior Living Community is a luxury assisted living, independent living, and memory care home for Ithaca. The vibrant community aims to provide safe, inclusive, and beautiful surroundings for the residents to feel comfortable and secure in their new homes. The expansive community offers unmatched hospitality in a resort-style setting, inspiring seniors to live life to the fullest.

Longview Senior Living’s lifestyle is built on comfort and convenience, allowing residents to thrive and live fully. The expansive community’s accommodations encourage residents to engage in enriching activities and programs that help with their holistic needs: a library, a courtyard, a garden, a game room, a swimming, and an elegant dining room. Housing options include patio homes, suites, and apartment-style living.

Bed community size
96-bed community Rank #516 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 516th out of 742 homes in New York for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1001 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1001st out of 1169 homes in New York for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyTompkins

Ownership & Operating Entity

Longview Senior Living Community is legally operated by Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsShort-Term Stay

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 enforcement actions 27 violations 23 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

20 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #570 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 570th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2021
2 enforcement actions

This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

  • June 10, 2024 #ACF-24-020
  • August 18, 2021 #ACF-21-071

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 5 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (86% above)
• Violations per year (86% above)
• Inspections with violations (175% above)
• Inspection violation rate (9% above)
• Complaint visits (183% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (25% below)
Latest Inspection April 23, 2025 Relicensure

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 23 9 This facility has had 156% more total inspections than the New York average (23 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 156% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 11 4 This facility has 175% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 175% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 48% 44% This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (48% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 4% worse Rank #189 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 189th out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 17 6 This facility has 183% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (17 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 183% worse Rank #305 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 305th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 27 14.5 This facility has 86% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (27 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 86% worse Rank #297 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 297th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2021. 5.4 2.9 This facility has 86% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5.4 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 86% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.2 1.6 This facility has 25% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 25% better Rank #222 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The April 23, 2025 relicensure inspection found one environmental standards violation with a plan of correction under review.
  • The October 30, 2024 relicensure inspection cited 11 deficiencies across admission, resident services, food service, environmental standards, disaster planning, medication management, and personnel, with a plan approved.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from May 2024 through April 2025 found no violations, showing no substantiated complaints during that period.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ithaca's city center to Longview Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Longview Senior Living Community
AL
ADC
IL
Ithaca (South Hill)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 160
Rank #516 / 742
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1001 / 1169
Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc
63
Facility 63
NY AVG 83
Rank #570 / 591
23
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #189 / 321
27
Facility 27
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #297 / 321
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #222 / 321
Studio
Kendal at Ithaca
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Ithaca (City Of Ithaca)
48
Facility 48
NY AVG 160
Rank #685 / 742
No
91
Facility 91
NY AVG 63
Rank #236 / 1169
Kendal At Ithaca, Inc (Not For Profit) -2--- -
Brookdale Ithaca
AL
MC
Ithaca (Bundy Road)
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 160
Rank #717 / 742
Yes
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 63
Rank #1140 / 1169
Ithaca Sterling Cottage Operator, Inc
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 83
Rank #241 / 591
12
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #259 / 321
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #228 / 321
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #181 / 321
Suite
Bridges Cornell Heights
AL
Ithaca (Ward 5)
15
Facility 15
NY AVG 160
Rank #737 / 742
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 63
Rank #835 / 1169
Elizabeth Classen Ambrose -2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #190 / 321
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #105 / 321
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #146 / 321
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Longview Senior Living Community is located in Ithaca, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Longview Senior Living Community

What neighborhood is Longview Senior Living Community in?

Longview Senior Living Community is in the South Hill neighborhood of Ithaca.

Who is the owner of Longview Senior Living Community?

Longview Senior Living Community is legally operated by Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc.

Is Longview Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Longview Senior Living Community has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Longview Senior Living Community?

Yes, Longview Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Longview Senior Living Community have?

Longview Senior Living Community has 96 beds.

Are there photos of Longview Senior Living Community?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Longview Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Longview Senior Living Community?

Longview Senior Living Community is located at 1 Bella Vista Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850.

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