Brookdale Ithaca
Brookdale Ithaca is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Brookdale Ithaca is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Brookdale Ithaca
Brookdale Ithaca is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Brookdale Ithaca is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
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.
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Ithaca
The facility underwent 12 inspections between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2025, resulting in 10 violations and 3 inspections with no violations. The most extensive survey, Report Issued: March 7, 2023, identified 2 violations. These violations were cited under Regulation Section 487.7 (g) (1) (i) for resident services and Regulation Section 487.11 (i) (1) for environmental standards, indicating deficiencies in both resident service delivery and environmental compliance.
Other inspections revealed single violations across a range of regulatory areas, including environmental standards (487.11 (i) (4) (iii‑v)), resident services (487.7 (g) (1) (ii‑xiv) and 487.7 (f) (11) (iii)), and records and reports (485.11 (b) and 487.10 (e) (2)). All violations were addressed with Plan/Notice of Correction approvals, and no enforcement actions were taken against the operator during the reporting period.
A pattern of compliance is evident, with multiple complaint surveys reporting no violations. Zero‑violation surveys were issued on March 12, 2025; October 4, 2024; and May 20, 2024. These findings suggest that, aside from the identified deficiencies, the facility generally meets regulatory requirements.
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
Community Stability & Environment
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
2
Very Car-DependentAlmost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.
Safety, Compliance & Inspections Overview
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
5 complaints
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Other Visits
Administrative or follow-up visits not related to complaints or inspections.
7 visits
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Total Violations
Total number of regulatory violations on record.
10 violations
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Total Inspections
Total number of state inspections conducted.
12 inspections
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Inspections with Violations
Number of inspections that found violations.
9 inspections
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Inspections without Violations
Number of inspections with no violations found.
3 inspections
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Operating Certificate
Facility operating certificate number.
730-F-001
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Enforcement Actions
Details of enforcement actions taken against this facility.
No
Facility & Licensing Details
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County
County in New York where the facility is located.
Tompkins
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Facility Type
Indicates the state-regulated license category used in New York (e.g., Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
Adult Home
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility under New York regulations.
Ithaca Sterling Cottage Operator, Inc.
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Regional Office
State regional office responsible for overseeing this facility.
Central New York Regional Office
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 257 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
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2.7 miles from city center
101 Bundy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
607-256-2580
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Phone:607-256-2580
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
- Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
- Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
- NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
- General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
- Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
- Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
- NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
- General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
- Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
- NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors
Community First Choice Option
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
NY Specifics:Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
- Income Limits (2025):$50,000/year (household).
- Asset Limits:No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
- NY Specifics:Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
- Income Limits (2025):$58,399/year (household).
- Asset Limits:No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
- NY Specifics:Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
Requirements:
- General:One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
- Income Limits:No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; focus on housing need.
- NY Specifics:Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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