Assisted living / New York / Ithaca
Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living
103 Bundy Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County · (607) 256-2580
Enriched housing program · licensed for 85 residents · Licensed since 2012 · Operator: SH Ithaca Operator, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 730-S-011 · See the state record
The record in brief
Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 85 beds on its operating certificate, including 85 ALR, 85 EALR, 32 SNALR, 5 Respite.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 8 violations from 14 inspections; the latest report was issued on February 13, 2026.
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 30 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 8 violations resulted from 14 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 11 inspections resulting in no violations."
February 13, 2026Relicensure Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Operating certificates
- §Environmental standards
- §Structural and environmental standards.
August 4, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 26, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 25, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 21, 2025Relicensure, Follow-up Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 21, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 5, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 27, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 21, 2024Relicensure Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Environmental standards
- §Admission and retention standards.
- §Resident services.
June 4, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
May 16, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
April 11, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 15, 2023Relicensure Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident protections
- §Medication management.
June 29, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
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
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) | 85 | June 2023 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 85 | June 2023 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 32 | June 2023 |
| Respite beds | 5 | December 2012 |
Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living is certified for memory care in New York's terms. 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. Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR/EARL $8,050-$9,240 SNARL $9,125-$9,580 All private. No semi-private available
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
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: SH Ithaca Operator, Inc..
Other assisted living nearby
- Brookdale Ithaca Memory CareIthaca, under 1 mi · 36 residents · 14 violations
- Bridges Cornell Heights - The TudorIthaca, 2.4 mi · 15 residents · 1 violations
- Bridges Cornell Heights - The ColonialIthaca, 2.4 mi · 9 residents · 1 violations
- Kendal at IthacaIthaca, 2.7 mi · 36 residents · 2 violations
- Longview, an Ithacare CommunityIthaca, 3.3 mi · 96 residents · 33 violations
- The Bixby HomeInterlaken, 15 mi · 24 residents · 33 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterIthaca, under 1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and NursingIthaca, 2.2 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care CenterIthaca, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Kendal at IthacaIthaca, 2.8 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
- Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care FacGroton, 12 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 Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 730-S-011, enriched housing program, since December 1, 2012 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living care for?
- Its licence is for 85 residents.
- Has Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living had violations?
- 8 violations from 14 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR/EARL $8,050-$9,240 SNARL $9,125-$9,580 All private. No semi-private available Care level charges are extra.
- Does Brookdale Ithaca Assisted Living offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 32 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
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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