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Encore at Lake Grove

Encore at Lake Grove is a senior community in Lake Grove, NY.

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150 New Moriches Road, Lake Grove, NY 11755

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4.8 from 120 reviews
5 stars
112
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
2
1 stars
6

Overall Review of Encore at Lake Grove

common 110 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness drives the experience

Residents consistently describe staff as kind, knowledgeable, and attentive.

Across the reviews, the dominant theme is how residents are treated by staff, with repeated comments about patience, professionalism, and going out of the way to help. Multiple reviewers single out specific associates by name and describe them as welcoming, friendly, and focused on getting details right. Even when visits were for routine servicing or questions rather than a purchase, residents still mention respectful, helpful interactions.

common 8 reviews mention this

Repairs and ring cleanings

Many residents reference timely jewelry service like cleanings and resizing.

Several reviews describe staff handling common jewelry needs such as inspections, cleaning, and resizing, often noting that the work was completed quickly. A few reviewers also mention repair outcomes they were happy with, including cases where staff helped resolve issues during a visit. Residents also mention that staff explained processes and warranties, which made the service feel more straightforward.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Occasional billing and repair complaints

A small share of residents complain about pricing and repair results.

While most reviews are positive, a few residents raise concerns about what they felt was excessive pricing for a repair or service change. Others describe repair problems that took much longer than expected or did not resolve the issue, which led to frustration and a decision not to return. These negative accounts appear only intermittently compared with the broader pattern of positive day-to-day experiences described in the reviews.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)

Amenities

  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Island - MacArthur (5 miles away) Long Island - MacArthur (5 miles away)

Care Services

  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack (0.1 miles)
  • Red Lobster (0.3 miles)
  • Lake Grove Diner (0.3 miles)
  • Bahama Breeze (0.5 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House - Lake Grove (0.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.6 miles)
  • Burger King (0.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Stony Brook 17 (0.3 miles)
  • Regal Ronkonkoma (3.3 miles)
  • Island 16 Cinema de Lux (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Duane Reade (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Nesconset Bagel Cafe (2.8 miles)
  • Student Activities Center (3 miles)
  • Crazy Beans (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology (0.9 miles)
  • Dr Denis O'Brien, MD (1.7 miles)
  • Endocrine Associates of Long Island (2.5 miles)
  • Stony Brook Cancer Center (2.5 miles)
  • ProHEALTH East End Eye (2.6 miles)
  • Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology Group (2.7 miles)
  • Branch Pediatrics (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Main Lobby (2.7 miles)
  • St Catherine of Siena Medical Center (5 miles)
  • John T Mather Memorial Hospital (6 miles)

Parks

  • Avalon Park & Preserve (3.2 miles)
  • Selden Dog Park (4 miles)
  • West Meadow Beach (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • LIRR - Ronkonkoma Station (4.4 miles)
  • Mid Island Air Service (5.8 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (5.8 miles)
  • Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (5.8 miles)
  • TSA Security Check Point (5.8 miles)

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