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Brunswick Hospital Ctr Inc in Amityville, NY

Brunswick Hospital Ctr Inc is a nursing home community in Amityville, NY.

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Brunswick Hospital Ctr Inc in Amityville, NY

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Brunswick Hospital Ctr Inc

366 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701

To contact a resident: (631) 789-7000

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

1.6 from 117 reviews
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Overall Review of Brunswick Hospital Ctr Inc

caveat 28 reviews mention this

Communication feels inconsistent

Family members and patients report difficulty getting timely updates.

A recurring complaint is that staff and care teams are hard to reach, with delayed or missed phone calls and voicemail issues. Several reviewers describe needing to repeatedly contact social workers or doctors for basic information, only to receive limited updates or conflicting answers. Some also mention that discharge communication and coordination felt abrupt or confusing for families.

caveat 23 reviews mention this

Therapy and activities fall short

Residents and families frequently describe limited therapy and programming.

Many reviews say therapy, groups, or structured activities were infrequent, unhelpful, or not available when expected. Some residents describe having little individual therapy and feeling like time was mostly spent waiting rather than receiving treatment. Others also mention that the facility lacked meaningful entertainment or daily programming for patients.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Food quality and nutrition concerns

Food quality and diet consistency are common concerns in reviews.

Several reviewers mention food being unappetizing or served in ways that didn’t match their dietary needs. A number of residents describe issues with diabetic or special diets, along with hunger or meal timing problems. Others call the food “awful” or describe it as not worth what they experienced during their stay.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and safety complaints

Multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and overall safety.

Reviews repeatedly describe the facility as dirty, with reports of pests or hygiene issues. Some reviewers also mention problems that felt unsafe or poorly managed, including conflicts on units, inadequate attention to urgent needs, and general neglect. Even reviewers with mixed experiences often still point to cleanliness or safety as a major drawback.

common 16 reviews mention this

Nursing care can be supportive

Many reviewers single out some nurses as caring and helpful.

While complaints are frequent, a number of reviews say certain nursing staff were kind, communicative, and treated patients with more dignity. Some reviewers credit nurses for making them feel safer, more heard, or better cared for day to day. A few also describe specific social workers or medical staff as supportive during their stay, even when other parts of the experience were disappointing.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Long Island - MacArthur (18 miles away) Long Island - MacArthur (18 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (19 miles away) John F Kennedy International (19 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (25 miles away) LaGuardia (25 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Amityville, New York, offers a convenient and comfortable environment for senior living. With multiple pharmacies nearby such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, access to healthcare amenities is easily accessible. Transportation options are also readily available with the LIRR stations in close proximity for easy travel. Additionally, there are various physicians' offices in the area like the Maxine S. Postal Clinic and Babylon Medical Practice for medical care needs. Places of worship, restaurants, cafes, theaters, parks, and hospitals are also within a short distance for social activities and entertainment. Overall, this community provides a well-rounded environment with essential services and amenities for seniors looking to relocate to the area.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Transportation

  • LIRR - Amityville Station (0.3 miles)
  • Atlantic Aviation (2.5 miles)
  • Lirr - Lindenhurst Station (2.6 miles)
  • Massapequa Train Station (2.7 miles)
  • Lirr - Farmingdale Station (3.7 miles)
  • LIRR - Wantagh Station (4.8 miles)
  • Lirr - Babylon Station (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Maxine S. Postal Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Di Giovanna Family Care Center (2.8 miles)
  • Babylon Medical Practice (4.6 miles)
  • Neuralphysiologic Associates (5 miles)
  • The Center for Eye Care and Optical (5.5 miles)
  • Caring Pediatric Associates (5.9 miles)
  • Central Nassau Guidance (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Hope Institutional Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Merrick Jewish Center (6.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.9 miles)
  • Houlihan's (2.9 miles)
  • PDQ 351 (3.1 miles)
  • All American Hamburger Drive In (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Babylon Bean-Coffee Extreme (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Ua Farmingdale (3 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Levittown 1 (5.3 miles)
  • Regal Deer Park & IMAX (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Bethpage State Park (4.4 miles)
  • Argyle Lake Park (4.7 miles)
  • Tad Lane Park (6.3 miles)
  • Newbridge Road Park (6.4 miles)
  • Newbridge Dog Park (6.5 miles)
  • Jones Beach State Park (7.2 miles)
  • Eisenhower Park (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nassau University Medical Center (7.6 miles)

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