Bridges Cornell Heights
Bridges Cornell Heights
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.
15-bed community Rank #743 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 743rd out of 748 homes in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #839 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 839th out of 1173 homes in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Care And Supervision On A 24-Hour Basis
Supervision And Health Monitoring
Assistance With Coordinating Medical Appointments
Professional Chef-Prepared Meals
Personal Laundry Service
Housekeeping
Fitness Programs
Nutritional Counseling
Planned Activities
Weekly Excursions
Operating HoursMo-Su: 24 hours
Food DescriptionProfessional chef-prepared, nutritious meals served three times daily, along with snacks.
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 2023 · 3 years of data
0 enforcement actions
1 violation
2 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the New York benchmark.
New York assisted living residences benchmark: B 83/100
Inspection score not available. Not enough information to score against the New York benchmark.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2023 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per year (94% below)
• Violations per inspection (69% below)
• Total inspections (78% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per year (94% below)
• Violations per inspection (69% below)
• Total inspections (78% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
Latest Inspection
February 20, 2025
Renewal
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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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.
| 50% | 44% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 6% worse Rank #188 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 188th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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 #103 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 103rd out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2023.
| 0.3 | 4.8 | This facility has 94% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 4.8).↓ 94% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 1.6 | This facility has 69% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 69% better Rank #144 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 144th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 20, 2025 inspection found no violations or deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
- August 29, 2023 inspection cited one deficiency for lack of qualified personnel for first aid onsite at all times.
- No complaints were substantiated in either inspection, showing compliance with complaint investigations.
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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1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ithaca's city center to Bridges Cornell Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.73 miles to nearest hospital (Cornell Health at Cornell University)
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Bridges Cornell Heights is 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.
How many beds does Bridges Cornell Heights have?
Bridges Cornell Heights has 15 beds.
Are there photos of Bridges Cornell Heights?
Yes — there are 19 photos of Bridges Cornell Heights in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Bridges Cornell Heights?
(607) 257-5777 will put you in contact with the team at Bridges Cornell Heights.
What county is Bridges Cornell Heights located in?
Bridges Cornell Heights is in Tompkins County.
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