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Island Assisted Living in Hempstead, NY

Island Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Hempstead, NY.

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Island Assisted Living Island Assisted Living Island Assisted Living

820 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

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

4.4 from 114 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Island Assisted Living

common 38 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive, kind, and easy to reach.

Across the reviews, residents and families highlight staff as friendly, caring, and professional. Many comments mention responsiveness when families had questions, help with day-to-day needs, and staff members who make people feel welcome. Several reviews also connect peace of mind to regular communication and attentiveness to well-being. A few negative reviews criticize individual front desk or medication handling, but the majority of feedback stays focused on kindness and support.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Care support includes therapies

Families describe hands-on assistance with daily needs and supportive medical routines.

Multiple reviews discuss help with medication administration and medical management, along with therapy support such as physical therapy and speech therapy. A few families also mention staff helping with mobility and daily activities like bathing, dressing, and transfers. One review describes thorough medical screenings before moving in, and another describes being attended to for medical needs and communicated with regularly. While there are a couple of negative medication-related comments, the care-focused feedback is largely positive.

common 16 reviews mention this

Activities and social time matter

Residents consistently mention activities that keep them engaged and connected.

Reviews frequently point to community-sponsored programming and resident social time, including games, movies, parties, and day trips. Several residents say they’ve made friends and enjoy having people to talk with, and families describe their loved ones staying active and less isolated. Some reviews also mention specific activity moments, like holiday events and themed gatherings. A small number of comments say activities were limited at certain visit times, but the overall theme is that there is usually something happening.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed point

Food quality draws both strong praise and recurring complaints.

Some residents and families say meals and dining service are excellent, with good coffee and a dining-room setup that supports social routines. Others describe dissatisfaction with the food, including comments about limited choices, colder meals, or a budget cut that affected quality. A few negative reviews broaden the criticism to medication and overall service, but food remains the most repeatedly mentioned drawback in the less positive feedback. Overall, dining reads as variable depending on when and what residents experience.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept spaces stand out

Many reviewers mention a clean, well-maintained environment.

A large share of reviews describe the community as clean, well kept, and comfortable, with several mentioning room upkeep and tidy common areas. Families also comment on the facility feeling more like home, and some note the presence of multiple lounge or gathering spaces. There are also a few negative remarks about cleanliness in specific situations, like dirty linens or a decline in appearance. Even with those outliers, the cleanliness theme is a prominent reason families felt confident about the move.

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Tours praised; transitions feel smooth

Families describe a smooth admissions and transition experience.

Several reviews focus on the admissions process—especially staff members helping with questions, paperwork, and move-in logistics. Families describe transitions as reassuring and well organized, with clear communication during the move. This buying-experience praise shows up alongside general confidence in ongoing care, including being updated about well-being. A few criticism points exist, but they are less about the initial transition and more about day-to-day experiences.

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Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • 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

  • John F Kennedy International (10 miles away) John F Kennedy International (10 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (15 miles away) LaGuardia (15 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • 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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Marriott Concierge Lounge (1.3 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.8 miles)
  • Grand Lux Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.5 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.5 miles)
  • Vincent's Clam Bar (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Coes Neck Park (2 miles)
  • Eisenhower Park (2.2 miles)
  • Hempstead Lake State Park (3 miles)
  • Newbridge Road Park (5.2 miles)
  • Newbridge Dog Park (5.4 miles)
  • Oceanside Park (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Roosevelt Field 8 (2.4 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Levittown 1 (5.3 miles)
  • Regal Westbury Imax & RPX (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nassau University Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Winthrop University Hospital (3.1 miles)
  • Winthrop University Hospital New Life Center (3.1 miles)
  • Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (4.3 miles)
  • Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (6.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Winthrop Professional Building (3 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatrics (4 miles)
  • South Nassau Communities Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (4.8 miles)
  • Caring Pediatric Associates (5 miles)
  • Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (5.3 miles)
  • 2 Pro Health Plaza (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • LIRR - Westbury Station (3.2 miles)
  • LIRR - Merrick Station (4.1 miles)
  • LIRR - Rockville Centre Station (4.2 miles)
  • LIRR New Hyde Park Station (4.5 miles)
  • LIRR - Bellmore Station (4.8 miles)
  • LIRR- Centre Ave (5.3 miles)
  • Lynbrook LIRR Station (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Community Church of East Williston (3.9 miles)
  • Merrick Jewish Center (4.7 miles)

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