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Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial

403 Wyckoff Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850

Assisted Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,203

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,195
  • Average State Price: $4,621
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial Description

    Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial is a medium 13 bed community that offers assisted living and is located in the town of Ithaca, New York. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    Bridges Cornell Heights - The Colonial
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 33 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 11 communities in Ithaca
  • Ranking in State: 717 out of 1231 communities in NY
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for this senior living facility are largely positive, with many families expressing deep gratitude for the care their loved ones have received. Residents are described as receiving individualized, compassionate care from a team of smart, skilled, and hardworking staff. The facility itself is praised for its beautiful homes and supportive, clean environment that feels more like a home than a senior facility.

    Several reviews highlight the exceptional care provided to residents with various needs, including those with Parkinson's and advanced dementia. Families have noted significant improvements in their loved ones' health and well-being due to the attentive and professional care. The staff is commended for treating residents with dignity, respect, and patience, and for their efforts to integrate residents into the community and make them feel loved and cared for.

    However, there are serious concerns raised in a few reviews regarding unethical practices, specifically "tip baiting" delivery drivers. These negative experiences have led to strong criticism of the facility's integrity and care quality, with some reviewers advising against choosing this facility for loved ones.

    Despite these criticisms, many families have shared heartfelt stories of their positive experiences, emphasizing the facility's role in providing peace of mind, excellent daily care, and a range of activities that enrich the lives of residents. The staff's dedication to creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere is frequently mentioned, along with their responsiveness to the evolving needs of residents.

    In summary, while there are a few negative reviews concerning specific incidents, the overwhelming majority of feedback is positive, with families and friends of residents highly recommending the facility for its exceptional care, beautiful setting, and the compassionate, professional staff.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ithaca which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 30,788 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $86,362, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 25
      • Average Temperature: 48.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 179 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 131 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Korean Market
    1.0 miles away
    GreenStar Food Co+op @ Collegetown
    1.0 miles away
    ALDI
    1.2 miles away
    Greenstar Food Co+op @ Cascadilla
    1.5 miles away
    East Hill P&C Foods
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Highland @ Wyckoff - NB
    0.1 miles away
    Highland @ Wyckoff - SB
    0.1 miles away
    Triphammer Road & Dearborn Place
    0.1 miles away
    Triphammer Road & Jessup Road
    0.1 miles away
    Jessup @ Triphammer
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    First Niagara
    1.2 miles away
    M&T Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Tompkins Trust Company
    1.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.3 miles away
    CFCU
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
    2.8 miles away
    Cortland Regional Medical Center
    18.4 miles away
    Schuyler Hospital
    20.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Kinney Drugs
    1.1 miles away
    Green Street Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.0 miles away
    Rite Aid Pharmacy
    17.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Patrick
    0.9 miles away
    Cayuga Family dental
    1.7 miles away
    Dental Care with a Difference
    2.0 miles away
    Duthie Orthodontics
    2.1 miles away

    Parks

    Rawlings Green
    0.3 miles away
    Ithaca Falls Natural Area
    0.4 miles away
    Sunset Park
    0.5 miles away
    Farrand Garden
    0.5 miles away
    Deans Garden
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Triphammer Mall
    1.6 miles away
    The Shops at Ithaca Mall
    1.8 miles away
    Cayuga Mall
    1.9 miles away
    Ithaca Shopping Plaza
    2.1 miles away
    BJ's
    2.1 miles away

    Culture

    Risley Theater
    0.2 miles away
    Bailey Hall
    0.5 miles away
    Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts
    0.9 miles away
    State Theatre
    1.4 miles away
    Hangar Theatre
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Risley Dining
    0.2 miles away
    Robert Purcell Marketplace Eatery
    0.3 miles away
    Franny's
    0.3 miles away
    North Star Dining
    0.4 miles away
    Trillium
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NY. It is a medium-sized community with 13 total beds.

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