Ellis Hollow Road Apartments sits in a quiet, suburban neighborhood on Ithaca's east side, close to a large shopping plaza and right on the bus line, so if you like walking or need public transport, you'll find both fairly easy here. The apartments are designed for seniors age 55 and over who like their independence and want a peaceful place to call home, and all the units are smoke-free, pet-friendly, and have one bedroom and one bathroom, with plenty of closet space and wall-to-wall carpeting. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and an emergency pull cord system in both the bedrooms and bathrooms, which can be real comforting for folks who want some extra peace of mind, and everyone gets controlled access with an intercom and video camera security. There's also an elevator in the building, so getting around isn't too much trouble, and the layouts are made for seniors to move about easily, including for people with disabilities.
If you like having things to do, there's coordinated resident activities, a club house with a great room, a library, a computer lab that's open 24 hours with internet access, and a fitness center, so staying active-physically or socially-is no problem here, and folks who live at Ellis Hollow get to use community rooms too, including one with a full kitchen for gatherings or meals with new friends. You won't need to worry about utility bills for electricity, heat, water, sewer, garbage, and hot water, since those are included, and there's 24-hour emergency maintenance if anything goes wrong at any time of day or night. Outside, parking is easy with an off-street lot, and you'll find plenty of spots for residents and guests alike. Laundry facilities use smart cards, and management keeps things running smoothly from their office on site.
Ellis Hollow is part of Conifer Realty's apartment communities, and they've been at this since 1975, offering apartments to seniors, families, and individuals, with a focus on affordable and sustainable living, so you'll notice some attention to things like the building being smoke-free and having good maintenance. There's a reputation here for being friendly and helpful, and the overall feeling is that of an active senior community where folks keep their independence but get some peace of mind from safety features and a good set of shared spaces. Lease options are flexible, and you can schedule a tour if you want to see it for yourself, and you'll find it's a nice, comfortable place to enjoy senior years in a setting that tries to keep life stress-free and pleasant.
