Bridges Cornell Heights
Bridges Cornell Heights
Overview of Bridges Cornell Heights
Bridges Cornell Heights is an assisted living community in Ithaca, New York, offering accommodations for up to 15 residents in a three-story home near downtown. Owned by Elizabeth Classen Ambrose, the community is managed by Gabriel de Oliveira, who serves as CFO and Administrator. Its smaller size creates a more personal environment than many larger residential campuses.
Older adults receive 24-hour supervision, health monitoring, medication assistance, and support with coordinating medical appointments. On-site nursing and rehabilitation services are available, along with specialized memory care therapies for residents who require additional cognitive support. Staffing is maintained at approximately one caregiver for every six residents.
Residents are served chef-prepared meals three times daily, with snacks available throughout the day. Additional services include housekeeping, personal laundry, nutritional counseling, fitness programs, organized activities, transportation, and weekly outings. The community also welcomes pets.
Inspection records from New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, show a recent survey with no violations or substantiated complaints. An earlier review identified an issue related to staff first-aid certification coverage, which was addressed. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 44, allowing some errands to be completed on foot while others are more easily reached by vehicle.
15-bed community Rank #732 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 732nd out of 737 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #836 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 836th out of 1149 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyTompkins
Bridges Cornell Heights is legally operated by Ambrose, Elizabeth Classen.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
6-to-1
Laundry
Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Activities
Outings
Professional Chef-Prepared Meals
Operating HoursMo-Su: 24 hours
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 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 enforcement actions
1 violation
3 inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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.
17 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #1 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 616 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 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: 100 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 17 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per inspection (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per inspection (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 33% | 44% | This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (33% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 11% better Rank #88 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 88th out of 316 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (0 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #57 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 57th out of 316 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 14.5 | This facility has 93% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 93% better Rank #31 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 31st out of 316 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 81% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 81% better Rank #44 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 44th out of 316 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 1 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 1 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
Lawsuit overview for Bridges Cornell Heights
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Staff to Resident Ratio: 6:1 ( 1 Staff - 6 Residents )
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Gabriel de Oliveira serves as CFO and Administrator at Bridges Cornell Heights, bringing his expertise in healthcare management and financial stewardship. With an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, he oversees the community’s finances, regulatory operations, and modernization efforts. Gabriel’s leadership supports efficient, hands-on care, and he is a dedicated team member who values family and community.
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Assisted Living in New York
Bridges Cornell Heights is located in Ithaca, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges Cornell Heights
What neighborhood is Bridges Cornell Heights in?
Bridges Cornell Heights is in the Ward 5 neighborhood of Ithaca.
Who is the owner of Bridges Cornell Heights?
Bridges Cornell Heights is legally operated by Ambrose, Elizabeth Classen.
Is Bridges Cornell Heights in a walkable area?
Bridges Cornell Heights has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Bridges Cornell Heights?
Yes, Bridges Cornell Heights allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Bridges Cornell Heights have?
Bridges Cornell Heights has 15 beds.
Has Bridges Cornell Heights had any violations?
Bridges Cornell Heights has had 1 reported violation since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Bridges Cornell Heights?
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