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Elm York in East Elmhurst, NY

Elm York is an assisted living community in East Elmhurst, NY.

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Elm York in East Elmhurst, NY

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100-30 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

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4.7 from 61 reviews
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Overall Review of Elm York

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents repeatedly describe a team that is kind, attentive, and willing to help with concerns.

Across reviews, residents and family members say the staff is professional and welcoming, with frequent mentions of responsiveness when needs come up. Many describe aides and nursing staff as respectful and supportive, including help with personal mobility and day-to-day questions. Case management and administration also come through in reviews as dependable points of contact for guidance and follow-through.

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Clean, well-kept community

Residents describe a facility that feels clean, maintained, and comfortable.

Several reviews highlight cleanliness in rooms and common areas, along with housekeeping that keeps things neat. Multiple residents mention daily tidiness and a well-kept environment, and some describe it as reassuring. A few also reference facility updates or recent improvements as part of what makes the space feel cared for.

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Dining is consistently enjoyable

Meals are a frequent bright spot, including support for dietary needs.

Food is repeatedly singled out as a positive experience, with residents describing meals as delicious, nutritious, and thoughtfully prepared. Reviews also mention variety and highlight that dining is something they look forward to. In addition, residents describe dietary tailoring and medical-diet support, aligning with the community’s stated dining approach.

  • An urban cafe with outdoor seating located on the ground floor of a multi-story building.
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Care support and medication help

Residents describe getting help on time, including medication support and around-the-clock assistance.

Reviews frequently mention medication being administered on schedule and nursing support being available when issues arise. Some residents also describe having consistent assistance with daily activities and getting help with mobility. Care support is paired with case management involvement in reviews, which families describe as helpful for coordinating next steps and appointments.

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Activities and social connection

Residents often mention on-site activities that help them stay engaged socially.

Many reviews talk about scheduled activities, recreation, and resident opportunities to connect, including games and group events. Residents also describe enjoying day-to-day social time with roommates and other residents, which supports routine and companionship. For people who were concerned about adjusting socially, reviews say the activity programming and community feel made it easier to settle in.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 262 resident community capacity 262 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (1 miles away) LaGuardia (1 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (10 miles away) John F Kennedy International (10 miles away)
  • Newark International (17 miles away) Newark International (17 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (22 miles away) Westchester Cty (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • National Car Rental (0.3 miles)
  • Terminal C (0.3 miles)
  • Terminal B (0.3 miles)
  • Rideshare Pick-up (0.4 miles)
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (0.4 miles)
  • Terminal D (0.4 miles)
  • LGA Apron (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Flushing Meadows Corona Park (2.1 miles)
  • Astoria Park (3.2 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (3.3 miles)
  • Rainey Park (3.7 miles)
  • Carl Schurz Dog Run (3.9 miles)
  • Carl Schurz Park (3.9 miles)
  • Marcus Garvey Park (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Queens Crossing (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ikraveit Foods (3.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (4.8 miles)
  • The Loeb Boathouse (5.2 miles)
  • Le Pain Quotidien (5.5 miles)
  • Sarabeth's (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (3.4 miles)
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (4 miles)
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (4.2 miles)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (4.5 miles)
  • Cummings, Allegra Weill Cornell Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Ralph’s Café (5 miles)

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