What Longview does

Longview, originally founded in 1972 as Ithacare and rebranded at its 1998 relocation, is a tax-exempt 501c3 charitable nonprofit operating a single 34-acre senior living campus at 1 Bella Vista Drive in Ithaca, NY. The organization provides a continuum of care across independent living (94 apartments and 22 patio homes), assisted living studios, enhanced assisted living, short-term/respite stays, and an Adult Day Program — the only NYS-licensed program of its kind in Tompkins County. Monthly rental pricing ranges from approximately $2,135 for a studio to $6,170 for a fully renovated two-bedroom apartment, with services, utilities, dining, and programming bundled in and no buy-in or entrance fees.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly resident fees across independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and Adult Day Program tuition, supplemented by donations and grants from regional foundations (Park Foundation, JM McDonald, Triad, Legacy Foundation, Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Beatrice Schwoerer Trust) and annual fundraising campaigns. Longview employs 101–250 staff and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, with day-to-day operations led by a Director of Marketing and Sales, Director of Recreation & Community Partnerships, and Director of Building Services.

Longview's principal differentiator is a 26-year intergenerational partnership with adjacent Ithaca College, bringing 600+ students and 65+ faculty from physical therapy, occupational therapy, aging studies, and recreation programs to the campus annually and granting residents free course auditing, library/fitness access, and cultural programming. The organization has executed a comprehensive campus renovation starting August 2024 and is expanding its Adult Day Program to four days per week, signaling reinvestment in existing capacity rather than geographic expansion.

Name

Longview

Legal name

Longview

Website

https://longviewithaca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Longview is a 501c3 nonprofit senior living community in Ithaca, NY, operating a single 34-acre campus with independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, short-term stay, and an Adult Day Program, distinguished by a 26-year intergenerational partnership with adjacent Ithaca College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living and Retirement Community Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Active Adult (55+) Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF), Senior/Third-Age Lifelong Learning Institutes (EDAAAEAJ)

Keywords

• Senior living community
• Independent living apartments
• Assisted living services
• Adult day program
• Retirement community

Headquarters

HQ city

Ithaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Independent Living Rental: Monthly rental fees for apartments and patio homes with inclusive monthly service packages covering utilities, maintenance, housekeeping, dining credits, cable, Wi-Fi, and access to recreational programs. No expensive buy-in fees or entrance fees required.
2. Assisted Living Services: Assisted living and enhanced assisted living services with private suites including meals, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and 24-hour emergency call system. Pricing varies by level of care needed.
3. Adult Day Program: Daily programming fees for community members attending the Adult Day Program, which operates Monday through Thursday with transportation provided. The only program of its kind in Tompkins County.
4. Donations and Charitable Support: Tax-exempt charitable organization relying on generous community support and collaborations. Annual fundraising campaigns and donor contributions support resident services and community improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Longview operates a senior living retirement community offering rental Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living Studios, Enhanced Assisted Living, Short-Term Stay, and a licensed Adult Day Program, all on a 34-acre campus overlooking Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY. Services include meals, housekeeping, maintenance, utilities, transportation, wellness and recreation programming, and a unique 26-year intergenerational partnership with Ithaca College that provides residents free course audits, library and fitness access, and cultural engagement.

Product overview

Longview is a senior living retirement community offering a continuum of care across multiple living options on a 34-acre campus overlooking Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY. The portfolio includes Independent Living (Apartments and Patio Homes), Assisted Living Studios, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Short-Term Stay options. The community integrates residential housing with comprehensive support services including wellness programs, recreation activities, an Adult Day Program, and unique intergenerational partnerships with Ithaca College providing educational access, fitness facilities, and cultural events. Additional services include the Center for Life Skills rehabilitation program, Head Start early childhood program, nature trails, and shuttle transportation. Longview operates as a tax-exempt charitable nonprofit organization with a flexible rental model and no expensive buy-in fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Independent Living Rental housing option for older adults offering apartments and patio homes with no upfront buy-in fees, including maintenance, housekeeping, utilities, dining credits, and access to community programs. Designed for active older adults seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle.
• Assisted Living Studios Private suite living for seniors needing daily living support but not requiring skilled nursing services. Includes private bathroom, furnished space, emergency pull cords, meals, medication management, and housekeeping.
• Enhanced Assisted Living Added daily support services allowing assisted living residents to continue aging in place at Longview with individualized care plans. Builds on Assisted Living Studios with enhanced daily support.
• Short-Term Stay Temporary assisted living stays available based on availability for respite care, post-hospitalization recovery, transitional periods, or trial stays ("Be Our Guest") to experience Longview before committing.
• Adult Day Program Licensed adult day care program serving Tompkins County, open Monday through Thursday with 6 spots daily, providing social activities, exercise, meals, transportation coordination, and intergenerational programs for community seniors. The only program of its kind in Tompkins County, licensed by the NYS Department of Health.
• Patio Homes Single-family cottage homes with garage, open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, and access to nature trails. Starting at $5,463 per month including all monthly service packages.
• Apartments Independent living apartments available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations with outdoor patio/deck access, pet-friendly options, and recently renovated units. Prices range from approximately $2,254 (studio) to $6,170 (two-bedroom fully renovated) per month including all services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years serving Ithaca community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Ithaca CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Longview's flagship 26-year collaboration with Ithaca College is nationally and internationally recognized. The partnership brings over 600 students annually to Longview for fieldwork, internships, and experiential learning across disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy, aging studies, and therapeutic recreation. Residents receive free Ithaca College affiliate ID badges granting access to library, pool, fitness facilities, campus store, free meals, clinic services, and cultural events. Residents can audit IC courses at no extra cost. This unique living/learning model is a key differentiator for Longview.
• Cayuga Primary Health / Cayuga Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCayuga Primary Health/Longview Community Engagement Partnership provides residents access to primary care physicians and health services. Longview/Cayuga Primary Care Community Engagement Partnership brings doctors from Cayuga Primary Care Residency program to provide wellness education and healthcare services. Cayuga Medical Center is a Designated Stroke Center by the NYS Department of Health.
• Tompkins Community Action - Head StartsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongview is proud to host Tompkins Community Action's Early Head Start program, bringing 3- and 4-year-old children and their families to the Longview campus. This intergenerational program creates daily opportunities for residents to interact with young children, enhancing the sense of community and purpose.
• Center for Life Skills (Ithaca College)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary teams of faculty and students provide high-quality rehabilitation services at Longview for community members and families who have experienced neurological impairments such as stroke or traumatic brain injury. Program tailored to individual needs to enhance quality of life, independence, health, and personal growth.
• Alzheimer's Association - Central New York ChaptersecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerLongview actively participates in the CNY Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's annually. The IC/Longview Partnership team has raised approximately $33,000 over three years. Longview also hosts the annual Mini Walk to End Alzheimer's on campus and organizes educational programs on Alzheimer's awareness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lasell Village: University-affiliated senior living community on Lasell University's campus built around mandatory lifelong learning, closely mirroring Longview's Ithaca College living/learning intergenerational model.
• Kendal at Ithaca: Nonprofit continuing care retirement community located in Ithaca, NY, directly competing for the same local senior residents with independent living, assisted living, and skilled care.
• Mirabella at Arizona State University: University-based senior living community (Pacific Retirement Services) offering residents access to campus courses and facilities, comparable to Longview's college-partnership positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: Major operator of independent and assisted living communities with lifestyle and wellness programming, competing broadly in the same senior living segment.
• Erickson Senior Living: National developer/operator of large continuing care retirement campuses with amenity-rich independent and assisted living, overlapping Longview's continuum-of-care offering at national scale.
• Brookdale Senior Living: One of the largest US senior living operators offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care nationwide; a broad incumbent in the same category as Longview.
• Presbyterian Senior Living: Large nonprofit operator of independent living, assisted living, and continuing care communities across the Northeast, sharing Longview's charitable, faith-community senior-care orientation.
• Kendal Corporation: National nonprofit network of continuing care retirement communities with a values-driven mission, overlapping Longview's nonprofit senior living model at larger scale.

Regional players

• Front Porch: Nonprofit senior living organization operating full-service retirement communities, comparable in mission and continuum-of-care model but concentrated in a different region (California).
• Ingleside: Nonprofit not-for-profit continuing care retirement communities emphasizing lifelong learning and enrichment, similar in model to Longview but serving the Washington, DC region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LongviewLivingWellTogether/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/longviewithaca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/longview-an-ithacare-cmnty
• Instagraminstagram.com/longviewithaca

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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