19 North Main Street P.O. Box 128, Middleville, NY 13406
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Overall Review of Middleville Rest Home
Pros
Some of the staff are friendly.- There are friendly staff members at the facility.
- A portion of the staff is described as friendly toward residents.
Cons
The staff at Middleville Rest Home treat residents like garbage, unless there is a State Inspection or a visit from a resident's friend or family member.- Residents who try to speak to the State DOH about what has happened are told what will happen if they do so.
- The reviewer would like to give this place 0 stars if possible.
- The food is cheap, consisting mostly of soup or sandwiches, hotdogs, canned fruit, and lots of white bread.
- Though some staff are friendly, most are rude and condescending toward the residents, with reports of staff yelling at clients.
- Since the reviewer’s sister has been there, there have been two or three medication errors—one with the wrong dosage and another with meds omitted from her container.
- A staff member (the manager) attempted to keep $10 of a $25 birthday check, claiming the resident didn’t need any more cigarettes.
Review
This community is best suited for residents who can rely on continuous external oversight and whose care needs are modest enough that day-to-day tasks can be managed with limited nursing intervention. In practical terms, Middleville Rest Home works only if there is a vigilant family member or other advocate who will regularly check meals, medications, and communications with staff. Without that level of outside scrutiny, the experience tends to slide toward neglect and inconsistency, as indicated by multiple residents’ accounts of disrespectful treatment and dangerous lapses in basic care.
Those considering alternatives include families and individuals who require dependable medical oversight, respectful staff interactions, or transparent governance. If diabetes management, appropriate nutrition, consistent medication administration, or a predictable daily routine are non-negotiable, this facility should not be the first choice. The reviews clearly flag medication errors, omissions, and a failure to address dietary and medical needs, which are red flags for anyone prioritizing safety and dignity. Prospective residents with complex health issues or limited advocacy are wise to look elsewhere.
The main concerns are concrete and serious: residents report being treated poorly by staff, with some accounts suggesting disrespectful or condescending behavior and even fear of speaking up about problems. Medication handling emerges as a persistent risk, including missed doses and wrong dosages, plus a sense that diabetes-related dietary management is not reliably addressed. Food quality is described as monotone and insufficient, with staples that fail to meet basic nutrition expectations. Add to this the troubling claim of a staff member attempting to withhold a resident’s own gift funds, and the overall environment appears unstable and unsafe for anyone needing consistent, ethical care.
Even where there are occasional positives, such as some friendly staff interactions, these do not balance the weight of the core issues. The sparse glimpses of warmth cannot compensate for the larger patterns of neglect, medication errors, and potential financial impropriety. In practical terms, the risk to a resident’s health and financial security outweighs any minor social comfort found in brief, cordial exchanges. The inconsistencies in care and the absence of a reliable, accountable system undermine trust and create an warning signal for families evaluating long-term placement.
For families actively evaluating Middleville Rest Home, a disciplined due-diligence process is essential. Demand to see the latest state inspection reports and any corrective action plans, request a candid tour with both administration and front-line staff, and insist on real-time demonstrations of medication administration and meal service. Ask for current resident and family references, and verify staff turnover and training records. If choosing this facility, insist on a robust oversight plan: scheduled bivouac visits by an outside advocate, clear grievance channels, and a commitment to timely response to medical and dietary concerns. In many cases, the wiser path will be to compare nearby facilities with stronger safety records, better meal standards, and proven commitment to resident dignity, or to consider in-home care alternatives that keep medical needs under closer, more reliable control.
In sum, Middleville Rest Home is not a fit for anyone prioritizing reliable medical management, consistent respectful treatment, and transparent governance. It may only be considered when there is guaranteed, ongoing external advocacy and when no other viable options exist. Families should proceed with exceptional caution, anchoring decisions to hard data from inspections and direct observations, and should default to alternatives that demonstrate real accountability, compassion, and dependable care. The stakes are too high to rely on goodwill alone.
24 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Westchester Cty (18 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
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