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3.7 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Lawrence Nursing Care Center
differentiator13 reviews mention this
Physical therapy drives results
Rehab and physical therapy are repeatedly described as a major reason people improve.
Many residents and families describe the therapy team as exceptional, attentive, and focused on helping them get stronger and recover. Several reviews specifically connect progress in mobility to the rehab staffâs work, including regaining the ability to walk with support. This matches the facilityâs focus on skilled nursing with daily therapy support and assistance with activities of daily living.
common29 reviews mention this
Caring, attentive staff stand out
Residents and families most often describe the staff as caring and responsive.
Across many reviews, people say the staff is kind, supportive, and engaged with concernsâespecially with nursing and therapy teams. Several mention administration and named staff checking in, addressing needs, or making the stay feel more comfortable and personal. Even among more negative reviews, a small number acknowledge individual staff members as kind, though the overall experience is criticized.
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Food is described as decent
Dining quality is a mixed point in reviews, with both praise and complaints.
Some families say the food is good or decent for a nursing home, and one review calls out food as a highlight during a short stay. Other reviews criticize patient meals as non-nutrition and tasteless, and describe the dining experience as part of broader concerns. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and meal preparation and service, but reviews donât consistently match the same level of satisfaction.
caveat11 reviews mention this
Safety and cleanliness concerns appear
Multiple reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, staffing, and medication handling.
Several negative reviews describe sanitation issues, including unpleasant odors and dirty bathrooms, along with complaints about insufficient hygiene supplies. Others mention medication problems and missed or incorrect medication, plus claims of inadequate supervision. A separate review also points to being short-staffed and underpaid, describing heavy workloads that can affect resident care quality.
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Features
Housing
200 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
John F Kennedy International (3 miles away)
LaGuardia (13 miles away)
Newark International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
Walgreens (6.1 miles)
Transportation
Delta SkyClub & SkyDeck (3.1 miles)
JFK Runways (3.1 miles)
JFK Apron (3.2 miles)
Concourse B (3.2 miles)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (3.2 miles)
Terminal 2 (3.2 miles)
Terminal 1 (3.4 miles)
Restaurants
Air France Lounge (3.4 miles)
Bobby Van's Steakhouse (3.7 miles)
Jordans Lobster Farm (6.8 miles)
Sugar Bowl (7.3 miles)
White Castle (8 miles)
Sonny's Canal House (10.2 miles)
Paul's Daughter (10.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Congregation Sons of Israel (4.7 miles)
St Luke's Episcopal Church (8.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (6.8 miles)
Physicians
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (7.1 miles)
South Nassau Communities Hospital (9 miles)
Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (9.6 miles)
Long Island Pediatrics (9.7 miles)
Parks
Forest Park (8.2 miles)
Oceanside Park (8.5 miles)
Hempstead Lake State Park (9.4 miles)
Cunningham Park (9.5 miles)
Alley Pond Park (10.3 miles)
Hospitals
Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (8.9 miles)
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