Getting A Longview
Of Your Future.

Our scenic 34-acre campus is nestled high above Cayuga Lake with pastoral views of Finger Lakes hills and farms. Dense woodlands at the back of the Longview property adjoin Buttermilk Falls State Park, featuring one of the many gorges in the well-known tagline, “Ithaca is gorges.” The peaceful nature trail and wildlife preserve on our campus is cherished by residents, visitors, and staff.

It’s not just “gorges” views though! Downtown Ithaca is the city’s cultural and economic center, featuring a two-block pedestrian friendly mall. Known as The Ithaca Commons, this space is filled with unique shops and restaurants.

Our setting provides the perfect place for our residents to maintain independence and pursue personal growth – taking the long view of life

"Longview’s close connection with Ithaca College inspires me to be a lifelong learner – and teacher – all at the same time. Whether I’m enrolled in a class at IC or part of an intergenerational program at Longview, staying connected with young people creates energy, curiosity, and fun that’s unlike any other place I’ve lived."

Allen Minsky

"Since graduating from Cornell, I’ve lived and worked in Ithaca several times. Two of my children are here, so Longview is an ideal solution for me. My neighbors and the staff are so friendly and nice. I have a never-ending list of things to learn and do here."

Sunny Kuskin

"Marian and I are so grateful to live at Longview. The physical beauty of the place itself, its caring attention of all staff associated with Longview, and the amazing space and comfort of our apartment. We simply could not ask for more."

Beth Evans

"I enjoy the inclusiveness of this community and the gift of being able to have pets, and how wonderful each and every staff member here is, no matter what our needs."

Marian Koviack

"We’ve been very fortunate. With my back issues, it’s been a perfect set up in terms of no stairs, maneuverable for those of us with physical limitations."

Sid Cleveland

"Our decision to move to our patio home is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. We love the peace and quiet of the location along with a safe place to live."

Sandy Cleveland

"It's been a very enjoyable time here. I love the variety of activities, and everyone is so cheerful and helpful. I get a lot of enjoyment in playing the piano for services"

Joe Haines

"I find the friendships, the people, are interesting. The activities are very stimulating. I especially like the Ithaca College courses. I think that is a reason to come here instead of somewhere else. It's absolutely wonderful to audit a course."

Ann Buddle

"I am a recent resident at Longview and have found both the facilities and the staff to be well equipped to service my needs. There are a multitude of activities to allow anyone to become acquainted with other residents, socialize and make new friends. I am particularly happy with Longview's connection to Ithaca College, with access to all their facilities and the ability to audit courses at the college."

Tom Kallal

What Sets Longview Apart From The Rest?

2024 marked Longview’s 50th year serving the Ithaca community. Looking back over all those years, we are more energized than ever to be looking ahead. Longview has carried out comprehensive campus updates in 2024, including renovations to one and two-bedroom apartments, main dining room, auditorium, and other common areas. Fundraising efforts allowed us to implement a community garden, updated security system, and EV chargers that are soon to be installed. We are innovating to expand the scope and range of our services. We are ever deepening our unique living/learning collaboration with Ithaca College. Longview is charting a bold path forward using our mission, vision, and values as our compass.

Mission

Longview promotes well-being of mind, body, and spirit for older adults through life-enriching housing options, supportive services and community partnerships.

Vision

Longview will continuously innovate, evolve and collaborate to help Ithaca and surrounding communities maximize all aspects of well-being regardless of age.

Values

Our core values – kindness, respect, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability – guide everything Longview does for everyone we serve.

50+ Years Serving Ithaca

“At my age, I do not always want answers, but someone to listen and understand. We have an administration, staff, student assistants and employees who have the human touch – understanding, communication, gentleness and most important of all respect for the person as a person.”

- Rosamund Berry

In 1972, a fledgling non-profit established as “Ithacare” adapted the old City Hospital on South Quarry Street again, this time into an Adult Home for residents aged 62+. The organization moved to its current South Hill location in 1998 with the opening of Longview. Expansions in recent years have included patio homes and enhanced assisted living. And now, with planning actively underway for campus renovations and

improvements, Longview very much remains, “a work in progress.”

Throughout nearly 50 years of evolution, an early resident of Ithacare and Longview quoted above best summed up the continuous, unchanged spirit here that still inspires us today.

Board of Directors

Leadership at Longview is a strong collaboration between our volunteer Board of Directors and professional staff. Together, Longview’s leadership leverages a tremendous range of knowledge and experience to fulfill our mission.

Officers

Cate Blakemore

President

Brad Grainger

Vice President

Martin Cross

Treasurer

Martin
Cross

Secretary

Join the Longview Team

We're looking for positive, caring, team players who take pride in a job well done. Join a strong, mission-driven organization that has served Ithaca for over 50 years, always putting people ahead of profit.

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