New York Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing in Astoria, NY

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New York Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing in Astoria, NY

New York Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing is a nursing home community in Astoria, NY.

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26-13 21St Street, Astoria, NY 11102

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

4.3 from 124 reviews
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Overall Review of New York Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Hospice care feels hard to match

Some families say hospice and related needs weren’t handled consistently.

Two reviewers specifically describe confusion between hospice, palliative care, and rehabilitation. They also report problems with feeding guidance and staffing during end-of-life needs, along with concerns about how rooms and infection-related practices were handled. Both accounts advise families to think carefully and avoid the facility for hospice-type situations.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Diet orders and diabetes needs

Several reviews raise concerns about diabetic or special diets.

Multiple reviews mention that diabetic needs were not followed, including feeding regular food and a lack of a proper diabetic menu. Another reviewer says special dietary orders were ignored and that the resident was left in unacceptable conditions related to daily care. These comments align with the facility offering diabetes and special-diet options, but residents say the execution didn’t always match those needs.

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is a recurring theme

Many residents and families describe staff as caring and responsive.

A large share of reviewers highlight empathy, patience, and respect from nurses, CNAs, therapists, and front-desk staff. Several accounts say communication was helpful and that updates were provided, while others describe staff learning residents’ preferences and engaging during meals and activities. Even some mixed reviews acknowledge that caregivers can be kind, though they may also criticize care follow-through at times.

common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is frequently praised

Reviews repeatedly mention the facility is clean.

Many reviewers describe spotless rooms, daily cleanliness, and an overall environment that feels well kept. Some also mention fresh food and cleanliness together, linking the two as part of a comfortable stay. A smaller number of negative reviews dispute this, reporting unclean conditions and hygiene issues, particularly tied to staffing and daily care needs.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy teams stand out

Therapy is a common bright spot in resident experiences.

Several reviewers recommend the therapy program and describe physical and occupational therapy as helpful for recovery and mobility. Some families credit specific therapists with progress, while others say the rehab team worked hard and kept residents engaged. A few negative reviews also mention therapy, but generally frame issues around overall staffing and care coverage rather than the therapy work itself.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 280 resident community capacity 280 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (3 miles away) LaGuardia (3 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (12 miles away) John F Kennedy International (12 miles away)
  • Newark International (14 miles away) Newark International (14 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (23 miles away) Westchester Cty (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Astoria Park (0.8 miles)
  • Rainey Park (1 miles)
  • Carl Schurz Dog Run (1 miles)
  • Carl Schurz Park (1 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (1.6 miles)
  • Central Park Mall (2.4 miles)
  • Marcus Garvey Park (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ikraveit Foods (0.9 miles)
  • The Loeb Boathouse (2.3 miles)
  • Le Pain Quotidien (2.6 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (2.7 miles)
  • Sarabeth's (2.7 miles)
  • Tavern on the Green (2.7 miles)
  • La Grande Boucherie (3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (1.2 miles)
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center (1.3 miles)
  • Bellevue Hospital Center (3.5 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1.4 miles)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1.7 miles)
  • Cummings, Allegra Weill Cornell Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (2.9 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - 21st St/Queensbridge (1.6 miles)
  • MTA - Queens Plaza South Subway Station (1.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 86th St (1.7 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 72nd St (1.8 miles)
  • LIRR Woodside Station (2.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 125th St (2.3 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Lexington Ave/59th St (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Ralph’s Café (2.1 miles)
  • Pier I Cafe (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 (3 miles)
  • AMC Kips Bay 15 (3.4 miles)
  • AMC 34th Street 14 (3.9 miles)

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