Is Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial licensed?

New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 730-F-002, adult home, since December 13, 2005 (state data as of October 8, 2026).

How many residents can Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial care for?

Its licence is for 9 residents.

Has Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial had violations?

1 violation from 2 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.

How much does Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial cost?

Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR & EALR Shared room, Starting at $13500 ALR & EALR Private room, Starting at $14350 Care level charges are extra.

Does Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial offer memory care?

Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.

Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial, Ithaca NY

The record in brief

Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 9 beds on its operating certificate, including 9 ALR, 9 EALR.

Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 1 violation from 2 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 26, 2025.

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.

On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 31 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).

State inspections

The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 1 violation resulted from 2 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 1 inspection resulting in no violations."

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March 26, 2025Relicensure Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

October 6, 2023Relicensure Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Enforcement actions

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.

Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.

New York's assisted living quality measures

0food and dining violations at the latest recertification survey

31direct care staff, 2025 average (reported weekly by the residence)

Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.

Memory care

Certification on the operating certificate	Beds	Since
Assisted Living Residence (ALR)	9	April 2020
Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR)	9	April 2020

Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial has no special needs (SNALR) or dementia beds on its certificate, so New York has not certified it for memory care. What memory care certification means.

A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov

An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov

Costs

New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial's summary says:

Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR & EALR Shared room, Starting at $13500 ALR & EALR Private room, Starting at $14350

Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.

Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov

Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov

Website listed by the Department of Health: www.bridgescornellheights.com

Other assisted living nearby

Bridges Cornell Heights - The Tudor
Ithaca, under 1 mi · 15 residents · 1 violations
Kendal at Ithaca
Ithaca, 1.4 mi · 36 residents · 2 violations
Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living
Ithaca, 2.4 mi · 85 residents · 8 violations
Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care
Ithaca, 2.4 mi · 36 residents · 14 violations
Longview, an Ithacare Community
Ithaca, 2.9 mi · 96 residents · 33 violations

Nursing homes nearby

For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.

Kendal at Ithaca
Ithaca, 1.6 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Ithaca, 1.6 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
Ithaca, 1.7 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Ithaca, 2.6 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
Groton, 11 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars

If you have a concern

NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.

New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov

To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov

Common questions

Is Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial licensed?: New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 730-F-002, adult home, since December 13, 2005 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
How many residents can Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial care for?: Its licence is for 9 residents.
Has Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial had violations?: 1 violation from 2 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
How much does Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial cost?: Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR & EALR Shared room, Starting at $13500 ALR & EALR Private room, Starting at $14350 Care level charges are extra.
Does Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial offer memory care?: Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.

Sources

Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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