Residents repeatedly describe the meals as especially good and satisfying.
Dining comes up often, with residents describing the food as delicious and wholesome. Several mention dining room meals, including organic or homegrown food and themed Friday lunches. Others specifically call out vegetarian options and the overall quality of the meals prepared and served on-site.
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Community life is deeply active
Residents describe an on-campus lifestyle with plenty to do.
Reviews emphasize community life that feels active without being overly scheduled, including films, performances, book groups, and other culturally oriented activities. Many residents also describe volunteering and getting involved in practical projects like gardens, arts, and workshops. Several comments connect that involvement to the natural setting and to opportunities to spend time outdoors on the grounds.
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Care is seen as attentive
Many residents say care and check-ins feel thoughtful and responsive.
Multiple reviews describe kindness, attentiveness, and regular check-ins when help is needed. Residents also mention that staff support daily needs and provide care with a caring, respectful approach. There is one major caution in the reviews about dementia support and whether people who become uncooperative can be kept in the program.
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Features
Housing
33 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Amenities
Activities on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Westchester Cty (19 miles away)
LaGuardia (24 miles away)
Care Services
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
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Devotional activities offsite
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Chestnut Ridge, New York offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities and services that cater to senior living needs. With several pharmacies, physicians' offices, transportation options, cafes, restaurants, places of worship, hospitals, and parks within close proximity, residents can easily access healthcare services, entertainment venues, dining options, religious institutions for spiritual support, and outdoor recreational activities. The presence of reputable medical centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Bergen and Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center ensures quality healthcare facilities nearby. Additionally, the nearby parks provide opportunities for seniors to enjoy nature walks and outdoor activities in a peaceful setting. The community's accessibility to various essential establishments makes this area an ideal choice for seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment.
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Physicians
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Bergen (2 miles)
Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (2.6 miles)
Women's Total Health of Woodcliff Lake (2.8 miles)
Md Partners (3.7 miles)
New Jersey Regional Eye Care (3.8 miles)
Tenafly Pediatrics (3.9 miles)
Bardonia Pediatric Associates PC (4.2 miles)
Transportation
Bus Stop (2.2 miles)
Metro North / NJT - Suffern Station (4.9 miles)
NJT - Waldwick Station (5.9 miles)
IHA Arbor Road Bus Stop (7.8 miles)
Metro North / NJT - Tuxedo Station (9.7 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.5 miles)
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.5 miles)
Willow & Whisk (7.3 miles)
Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar (7.5 miles)
Art Cafe Of Nyack (7.7 miles)
Theaters
Nanuet STM 12 & RPX (2.7 miles)
AMC Palisades 21 (5.8 miles)
Restaurants
White Castle (2.7 miles)
Wendy's (3.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)
Kinchley's Tavern (3.8 miles)
Taco Bell (3.8 miles)
Wendy's (4 miles)
Varka Estiatorio (4.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (2.9 miles)
Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey (3.2 miles)
Bais Hamedrash (3.7 miles)
St Pauls Parish (5 miles)
Hawthorne Gospel Church (9 miles)
All Saints Episcopal Church (9 miles)
Community Church Of Glen Rock (9.1 miles)
Hospitals
The Valley Hospital (7.3 miles)
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center (7.5 miles)
Helen Hayes Hospital (9.7 miles)
Parks
Rockland Lake State Park (8 miles)
Nyack Beach State Park (8.4 miles)
Piermont Pier (8.7 miles)
Saddle River County Park (9 miles)
Tallman Mountain State Park (9.4 miles)
Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area (9.6 miles)
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