The Chelsea at Somerset Gardens is an assisted living and memory care community in Plainview, NY.
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The Chelsea at Somerset Gardens in Plainview, NY
Save150 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, responsive staff communication.
Many reviews emphasize that staff keep families in the loop and respond to questions and concerns. Several residents’ relatives mention regular updates and help coordinating care needs, which they frame as reducing stress. Cottage leaders are also singled out for being available and proactive when it comes to keeping families informed.
Memory care programming is a major focus, and reviews frequently connect it to better daily wellbeing.
A recurring theme is the quality of support in the memory care setting, with families describing their loved ones as safe, comfortable, and engaged. Multiple reviewers discuss dementia-related needs and credit the cottage team for guidance and ongoing attention. The community’s focus on specialized memory care programming and related support services aligns with how residents and families describe the experience.
Food quality and restaurant-style service are repeatedly praised by residents and families.
Several reviews mention good food and a dining experience that feels more like a dining room than a cafeteria. Families also describe enjoying day-to-day meals and having enough options at mealtimes. This matches the community’s restaurant-style dining offering and the presence of dietary support services for specific needs.
Daily activities and scheduled entertainment come up often in reviews.
Reviews commonly note that residents stay busy through community-sponsored and resident-involved activities. Families describe engagement through social events, games, and outings, and a number of reviewers connect participation to improved mood and adjustment. On-site programming and organized events are a recurring part of the day-to-day picture residents and families describe.
Pricing is described as reasonable by some, but several reviews call it too expensive.
Some families say the cost felt competitive or even better than what they compared, and a few reviewers describe it as within budget. Others explicitly express disappointment about affordability, including comments that pricing was “too expensive” and could not work for them. That split suggests pricing can be hard to predict depending on the needs and unit type being considered.
A small number of reviewers complain about reserved parking that favors employees.
At least a couple of reviews raise concerns about parking arrangements, specifically that parking is reserved for employees. One reviewer frames it as favoritism that conflicts with a service-focused environment. This is a clear downside because it affects how easily visitors can come and go.
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22 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
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
Long Island - MacArthur (19 miles away) John F Kennedy International (19 miles away) LaGuardia (21 miles away) Westchester Cty (23 miles away)
Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Hospice waiver Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program Mild cognitive impairment
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesThe Chelsea at Somerset Gardens is located at 150 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803 in Nassau County, New York
The Chelsea at Somerset Gardens enhances the quality of life for residents with memory care needs through a comprehensive suite of services tailored to their unique challenges. Assistance with dressing, bathing, and transfers fosters dignity and comfort while ensuring safety during daily activities. Medication management is critical in mitigating symptoms associated with dementia and Alzheimer's, providing peace of mind for both residents and families. Meal preparation and service cater to nutritional needs while encouraging social interaction during mealtimes. Transportation arrangements for medical appointments ensure consistent health monitoring, complemented by seamless coordination with healthcare providers to manage overall well-being. Activities of daily living assistance promotes independence and engagement, while 24-hour supervision ensures safety around the clock. The dementia waiver allows for personalized care plans that adapt to individual progression of symptoms. Additionally, programs focusing on mental wellness address cognitive decline through specialized memory care programming and physical therapy interventions designed to improve mobility and function, ultimately fostering a sense of stability in an often unpredictable journey.
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