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Compare Assisted Living around Ithaca (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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| Longview Senior Living Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Ithaca (South Hill) | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
160
Rank
#522 / 751 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1000 / 1168 | Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc. | 23 | 47.8%
Facility
47.8%
NY AVG
19.6%
Rank
#523 / 655 | 17
Facility
17
NY AVG
9.6
Rank
#552 / 655 | 27
Facility
27
NY AVG
4
Rank
#631 / 655 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
NY AVG
0.5
Rank
#556 / 655 | Studio |
| Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ithaca (Northwest Ithaca) | 144
Facility
144
NY AVG
160
Rank
#357 / 751 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1124 / 1168 | Cayuga Ridge, LLC (For Profit) | 16 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
19.6%
Rank
#1 / 655 | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
9.6
Rank
#409 / 655 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 655 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
0.5
Rank
#1 / 655 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Ithaca |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ithaca (Bundy Road) | 36
Facility
36
NY AVG
160
Rank
#726 / 751 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1139 / 1168 | Ithaca Sterling Cottage Operator, Inc. | 12 | 75%
Facility
75%
NY AVG
19.6%
Rank
#593 / 655 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
9.6
Rank
#217 / 655 | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
4
Rank
#562 / 655 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NY AVG
0.5
Rank
#515 / 655 | Suite |
| Bridges Cornell Heights |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ithaca (Ward 5) | 15
Facility
15
NY AVG
160
Rank
#746 / 751 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NY AVG
63
Rank
#834 / 1168 | Elizabeth Classen Ambrose | 2 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
19.6%
Rank
#524 / 655 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
9.6
Rank
#1 / 655 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
4
Rank
#439 / 655 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
0.5
Rank
#480 / 655 | - |
| Conifer Village at Ithaca |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Ithaca (Town Of Ithaca) | - | Yes |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1153 / 1168 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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.
Overview of Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cayuga facility, provides exceptional personal care for its residents in a nurturing environment. Expect nothing but elegance and professionalism at the assisted living home. The vibrant community performs nothing less than extraordinary service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay at the charming retirement home.
The Cayuga Nursing facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and memory care services. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities. Specialized nursing care services are stroke recovery, IV therapy, respiratory services, wound care, and diabetes care.
Overview of Brookdale Ithaca
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.
Overview of Bridges Cornell Heights
Bridges Cornell Heights has gained recognition for its praised services and exceptional senior living experience. The senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals who can meet all their needs. Bridges Cornell Heights is a person-centered community that guarantees residents can live life with the full support of an unparalleled level of care.
Management at Bridges encourages its residents to be creative, empowered, and autonomous in making decisions for a purposeful retirement period. The home boasts essential services, including medication management, scheduled outings, recreational activities, wellness programs, and specialized memory care therapy services.
Overview of Conifer Village at Ithaca
Conifer Village at Ithaca is an affordable, active 55+ senior living community near Easton that encourages residents to feel they belong. Specializing in providing an independent lifestyle, the retirement home’s team of well-trained staff practices a resident-centered approach to senior living.
The tightly-knit apartment building is well-known for the closeness between staff and residents, where a strong sense of friendship blossoms.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ithaca, NY
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?
Assisted living in New York supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?
Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New York Medicaid cover assisted living?
New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Ithaca, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Ithaca, NY?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ithaca, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Ithaca, NY?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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