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Brookdale Ithaca
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ithaca, NY
Brookdale Ithaca
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Ithaca, NY
Nestled in Ithaca, New York, Brookdale Ithaca offers personalized assisted living and memory care services to help seniors embrace freedom and independence. The community provides enhanced assisted living, with support for daily tasks like housekeeping, laundry, transportation, mobility, bathing, and dressing. Care associates also coordinate with outside healthcare providers. For memory care residents, Brookdale Ithaca offers a secure space with gentle guidance, visual reminders, and a daily path of engaging activities to help those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia thrive. With 24/7 staff availability, residents can enjoy a life filled with fewer worries and more enthusiasm.
The community encourages residents to pursue their interests, whether it’s playing bingo, joining a book club, or participating in devotional services and movie nights. Brookdale Ithaca’s dining program features weekly menus with delicious and nutritious choices, created with resident feedback and favorite recipes. The community’s location in Ithaca provides easy access to healthcare facilities, shopping, and dining options.
36-bed community Rank #712 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 712th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #1141 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1141st 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyTompkins
Brookdale Ithaca is legally operated by Ithaca Sterling Cottage Operator, Inc.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Enhanced Assisted Living
Adult Home Memory Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Walking Paths
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesResidents can participate in various activities including bingo, gardening, and book clubs
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Enhanced Assisted Living$8,050 per month
Adult Home Memory Care$6,805 per month
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 2026 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
0 enforcement actions
16 violations
5 complaints
15 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.
5 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #230 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 230th 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: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 5 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 2026 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (10% above)
• Inspections with violations (175% above)
• Inspection violation rate (66% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (31% below)
• Total complaints (94% below)
• Complaints per year (94% below)
• Total violations (10% above)
• Inspections with violations (175% above)
• Inspection violation rate (66% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (31% below)
• Total complaints (94% below)
• Complaints per year (94% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 15 | 9 | This facility has had 67% more total inspections than the New York average (15 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 67% more |
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Inspections with violations
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 |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 73% | 44% | This facility has 29 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (73% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 29% worse Rank #247 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th 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.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has had 17% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 17% fewer Rank #202 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd 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.
| 16 | 14.5 | This facility has 10% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 10% worse Rank #224 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th 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.
| 1.1 | 1.6 | This facility has 31% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 31% better Rank #159 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 159th 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 16 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 16 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.
2
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
5
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
5
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
4
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 79 | This facility has 94% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 94% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 5 | 79 | This facility has 94% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 94% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 257 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Suite
1
257 - 372 sq. ft
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ithaca's city center to Brookdale Ithaca's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.8 miles to nearest hospital (Cayuga Medical Center)
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Assisted Living in New York
Brookdale Ithaca is located in Ithaca, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Ithaca
What neighborhood is Brookdale Ithaca in?
Brookdale Ithaca is in the Bundy Road neighborhood of Ithaca.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Ithaca?
Brookdale Ithaca is legally operated by Ithaca Sterling Cottage Operator, Inc.
Is Brookdale Ithaca in a walkable area?
Brookdale Ithaca has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale Ithaca have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Ithaca on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Ithaca?
Yes, Brookdale Ithaca allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale Ithaca have?
Brookdale Ithaca has 36 beds.
Has Brookdale Ithaca had any violations?
Brookdale Ithaca has had 16 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
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