Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care
$6,095 – $7,825/mo
Starting price
Assisted Living
Care types
Shared, Studio
Room options
Yes
Wheelchair access
About Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care
Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care specializes in supporting seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia through a secure, purpose-built environment designed for safety and engagement. The community features secured entrances, keypad access, and circular walking paths that encourage safe mobility. Residents benefit from three tailored memory care programs that focus on maintaining skills and providing sensory activities. With 24/7 trained staff supervision, personalized assistance with daily living, and a variety of social and creative activities like gardening and painting, Brookdale Ithaca fosters meaningful connections and purposeful days. Its location near medical centers and local dining adds convenience for families and residents alike.
Our Care Approach
Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care employs a person-centered approach with specialized memory care programs tailored to different stages of dementia. Staff provide 24/7 supervision, assistance with daily living activities, medication support, and sensory-based engagement. The care philosophy emphasizes maintaining residents’ current abilities and fostering meaningful social connections.
Family Experience
Families report mixed experiences; many appreciate the staff’s dedication to knowing residents personally and responding to family needs, creating a sense of involvement and care. However, some families express frustration with billing errors and communication gaps. Visits are generally positive, with staff described as kind and cheerful by volunteers and relatives.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care.
Medical Care Services
Licensed nurses are on call 24/7, providing medication management, health monitoring, and emergency response. The community can administer insulin and other injections.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence management, and mobility support is available to residents as part of daily living care.
Specialized Care
Memory care programs include Clare Bridge® models tailored for early to late-stage dementia, offering sensory activities, cognitive engagement, and secure environments for residents prone to wandering.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
While some reviews note a neat and clean facility, others report serious sanitation problems such as mold, dirty dishes, and poor housekeeping, indicating inconsistent maintenance standards.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
The atmosphere is described as friendly and respectful by families and volunteers, with staff engaging residents in activities and responding warmly to family requests, though some staff appear jaded.
Safety & Security
The community is designed with secured entrances and keypad access for residents, but visitor security checks appear lax according to some reviews, raising concerns about overall safety protocols.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 9 reviews
Reviews for Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care are mixed, with several praising the kindness and attentiveness of younger staff and the cleanliness of the facility, while others express serious concerns about sanitation, security, and management practices. Families appreciate the personalized attention and engagement for residents with dementia, but some report dissatisfaction with billing and facility conditions. Overall, the community receives a moderate rating reflecting both positive care experiences and notable operational challenges.
- Younger staff are caring and attentive
- Facility is described as neat and clean by some visitors
- Staff take time to know residents and respond to family requests
- Sanitation issues including mold and dirty dishes reported
- Security lapses with visitors able to enter without checks
- Management described as unprofessional and corrupt by some reviewers
Luanne O'Loughlin
We had a very disappointing experience. The younger staff were caring and the older staff, jaded. We needed placement for a couple and were told they could do end of life care with Hospice. Unfortunately, they didn’t tell us that such care could not include bringing in a hospital bed. They were too eager to to “qualify” this senior couple, one of whom died in less than a month, and the survivor left the next day. I question their sanitation practices. Security is also a concern. I was never asked who I was, and I walked in and out without an issue. Remember this is a for-profit location. Investigate carefully.
Susan Smith
Mom never went and still billing me. Like they obviously don't know who is there. Overpriced and rooms are sad looking. Really wouldn't put my dog in Brookdale Ithaca NY.
Lauren Conrad
A typical nursing home. Residents eat off of dirty dishes, lack of house keeping (gross toilets), there's a cabinet in the dining room where the place mats are kept that is FULL of black mold, all this makes it so gastrointestinal illnesses run rampant. Verbal abuse from workers, under staffed so residents sit in their room watching TV as there's no escorts, gross food. Workers are extremely unprofessional, corrupt management, lack of proper pay for workers. Oh gosh I could probably go on for awhile. It gives an amazing first impression but once you start digging and paying close attention you realize it's like every where else.
1 more resident rated this community with an average of 1.0 stars
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Pricing
$6,095 – $7,825/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
Pricing ranges from approximately $6,095 to $7,825 per month, reflecting the specialized memory care and assisted living services offered. While some families find value in the personalized care and activity programs, others question the cost given reported sanitation and management issues, suggesting a need for careful evaluation.
Location & Neighborhood
101 Bundy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Get DirectionsAbout the Area
Located in Ithaca, New York, Brookdale Ithaca Memory Care sits near key medical facilities like Cayuga Medical Center and the Center for Pain Management, providing convenient healthcare access. The surrounding area offers local dining options and spiritual centers, contributing to a community-oriented setting that supports residents’ social and wellness needs.
Nearby Attractions
- Cayuga Medical Center
- The BoatYard Grill
- Tabernacle Baptist Church
Public Transportation
- Local bus routes serving Bundy Road area
- Regional transit connections in Ithaca city center
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