2.7 miles from city center
Description

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.

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Details

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 257 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 sq. ft
Housing Options Suite
Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1 / 4
Suite
1
257 - 372 sq. ft
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Community First Choice Option
NY Medicaid CFCO
  • 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.).
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
NY EISEP
  • 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).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
NY SCRIE
  • 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.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
NY SCHE
  • 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).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
NYFSC Home Sharing
  • 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.
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