A friendly community for active Senior living in Ithaca, NY


McGraw House, Ithaca, NY


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The "secret" is out about how great a city Ithaca is to live and retire in. The March 2005 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine listed Ithaca as one of the best places in the US to retire, based on three criteria:

  1. Vacation cities with outdoor and recreational activities
  2. Urban settings with easy transportation and high quality services
  3. College towns with cultural and educational opportunities.


  Our Heritage

 
In 1870, the Ladies Union Benevolent Society (LUBS) was formed to provide a secure homelike setting for older women.

By the year 1876, through the generosity of Jane McGraw, "The Home" was built. From these roots and the commitment of LUBS came McGraw House, built in 1971 for both men and women.


  Our Mission
The mission of McGraw House is to provide a secure senior living environment which:
  • supports and encourages independence
  • provides privacy
  • allows individuality
  • welcomes diversity
  • fosters a sense of community
  • enhances the quality of life
 

 

Some of the amenities available to our residents here at McGraw House include a full-time Service Coordinator to assist residents in obtaining necessary services as they age in place. We also have an in-house meal option, serving dinner every night (except Saturday), which can be purchased at very reasonable rates. Residents rave about the quality of the meals and the variety of choices. In addition, we feature special buffets and holiday meals, and always have high attendance at these events. Weekly teas are a nice treat and offer a chance to get to know your neighbors. The McGraw Times, our monthly newsletter, keeps residents informed of upcoming entertainment, events, weekly grocery trips, and news about the House.

Read the article about McGraw House published in The Lansing Star.

McGraw House is a non-smoking facility. Read about our non-smoking policy here.

 
 
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