Queens Adult Care Center in Elmhurst, NY

Queens Adult Care Center is an assisted living community in Elmhurst, NY.

Information last verified: May 18, 2026

80-08 45th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 127 reviews

5 stars

104

4 stars

8

3 stars

1

2 stars

3

1 stars

11

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Queens Adult Care Center Costs & Pricing

The Queens Adult Care Center offers competitive pricing for its room types when compared to both Queens County and the broader New York state averages. With studio and semi-private rooms each priced at $1,313 per month, residents benefit from significantly lower costs than the county's average of $4,515 for a studio and $3,901 for a semi-private room. This affordability positions the center as an appealing option for individuals seeking quality adult care within a budget-conscious framework. Compared to state averages that hover around $4,532 for studios and $4,389 for semi-private accommodations, the Queens Adult Care Center stands out as a cost-effective alternative without compromising on the quality of care provided.

Floor plans	Queens Adult Care Center	Queens County	New York
Studio	$1,313	$4,515	$4,532
Semi-Private	$1,313	$3,901	$4,389

Overall Review of Queens Adult Care Center

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Care support is a major focus

Care support shows up repeatedly in residents’ day-to-day experiences.

Residents and families describe regular help with daily needs, including meals and medication support, and they mention on-site healthcare and therapies. The community’s care services also include structured assistance like bathing, dressing, transfers, incontinence care, and medication management, plus ambulatory care and support for special dietary needs. In short, reviews portray hands-on care alongside practical service routines.

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Case management helps during transitions

Case management and communication are frequent themes in reviews.

Many reviewers highlight a named admissions/case manager and describe ongoing responsiveness once someone is enrolled, including smooth coordination for moving in and keeping families informed. That lines up with the way the community is set up to support move-in coordination and transportation arrangement. Reviews also connect the communication to reduced stress for families during placement and discharge periods.

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Dining and meal support matter

Meals and meal options are a point of pride for families.

Multiple reviews mention enjoying the meals, praising the food, or noting that residents have enough variety at mealtimes. Others specifically call out meal choices and meal support, including that residents are not left without what they need. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service, and it supports special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet needs.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having regular things to do.

Reviews commonly mention recreation services and an activities calendar that keeps people busy, with families observing engagement during visits. Some reviewers also describe a variety of structured daily activities and community-sponsored programming. The community similarly offers on-site and off-site activities, fitness programs, and resident-run or scheduled activities.

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Cleanliness is praised, with some exceptions

The facility’s cleanliness is repeatedly mentioned in reviews.

Many reviewers describe the building as clean, orderly, and well maintained, including residents’ rooms and common areas. Families also mention a comfortable, homelike environment when they visit. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about odors or other cleanliness-related issues, so experiences appear mixed.

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Safety and supervision concerns appear

Some reviews raise concerns about safety and supervision.

While many reviews are positive, a few describe serious problems such as unsafe behavior, incidents involving residents, and concerns about staff training or response. Other critical comments mention rude interactions and inadequate care, and one review points to emergency activity at night. These comments don’t reflect everyone’s experience, but they are recurring enough to flag as a key area to verify.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

352 resident community capacity
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

LaGuardia (3 miles away)
John F Kennedy International (9 miles away)
Newark International (15 miles away)
Westchester Cty (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Room service
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Fitness programs
Jewish services
Other religious services
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Visiting Rabbi
Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Elmhurst, New York, this area offers convenient access to essential amenities such as pharmacies, transportation options, parks, restaurants, places of worship, physicians, cafes, hospitals, and theaters. With multiple pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS within a short distance, easy access to public transportation like the MTA Subway and LIRR Woodside Station, and various parks and restaurants nearby for leisure activities and dining options. Additionally, there are several reputable healthcare facilities in the vicinity such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bellevue Hospital Center for medical needs. The community also offers cultural experiences with theaters like AMC Kips Bay 15 just a short distance away. Overall, this part of Elmhurst provides a well-rounded environment suitable for senior living with its diverse range of services and attractions.

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.5 miles)

Transportation

MTA Subway - 74th St/Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Hts (0.5 miles)
LIRR Woodside Station (1 miles)
National Car Rental (2.1 miles)
MTA - Mets-Willets Point Subway Station (2.2 miles)
LIRR - Mets-Willets Point Station (2.2 miles)
Terminal D (2.3 miles)
Rideshare Pick-up (2.3 miles)

Parks

Flushing Meadows Corona Park (2.1 miles)
Astoria Park (2.8 miles)
Rainey Park (3.3 miles)
Forest Park (3.3 miles)
McCarren Park (3.7 miles)
Gantry Plaza State Park (3.8 miles)
Carl Schurz Dog Run (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

Ikraveit Foods (2.6 miles)
Kimbap Lab (4.3 miles)
Taco Bell (4.9 miles)
The Loeb Boathouse (5 miles)
Sarabeth's (5 miles)
Le Pain Quotidien (5.2 miles)
La Grande Boucherie (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

St Luke's Episcopal Church (2.8 miles)
St. Patrick's Cathedral (5 miles)

Physicians

David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (3.9 miles)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (4.1 miles)

Cafes

The West (4.1 miles)
Ralph’s Café (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

Manhattan Psychiatric Center (4.1 miles)
Metropolitan Hospital Center (4.4 miles)
Bellevue Hospital Center (4.8 miles)
VA Medical Center (4.9 miles)

Theaters

AMC Kips Bay 15 (4.8 miles)

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