Residents’ families consistently describe attentive, kind, responsive care from the staff.
Across many stays, reviewers describe staff members—nurses, aides, therapists, and administrators—as caring, patient, and professional, with frequent check-ins and communication with family. Multiple reviews highlight that when issues came up, a head nurse or administrator helped resolve them promptly. A minority of reviews are negative about staff behavior or tone, including complaints about attitudes and night support.
common40 reviews mention this
Clean facility and updated feel
Many reviewers call out the facility’s cleanliness and well-kept environment.
Several reviewers describe the building as very clean, orderly, and well maintained, and some mention it felt fresh and inviting. Others also describe specific areas and routine cleaning attention, reinforcing the overall impression of a tidy environment. A few negative reviews focus less on cleanliness and more on care responsiveness and staffing coverage.
differentiator35 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy helps recovery
Physical and occupational therapy receive frequent praise for helping residents regain function.
Reviewers frequently credit the PT/OT teams with making therapy sessions effective and encouraging, including help building mobility and strength. Some families describe seeing meaningful progress during rehab, with therapy teams working closely with residents’ needs. A small number of reviews are more mixed, but even those tend to single out parts of rehab (such as therapy departments) as comparatively stronger than other aspects of the stay.
caveat20 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining draws both praise and repeated complaints.
Some reviewers say the food is good for a rehab setting and describe it as decent or even delicious. Others describe meals as poor, with residents not eating and families needing to bring outside food. While the community offers restaurant-style dining and meal service, residents’ experiences in reviews still vary, and a few reviews also mention concerns about meal accuracy or delivery timing.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Call bell and night staffing concerns
A recurring concern is delayed help after calling for assistance, especially at night.
Several critical reviews describe call buttons not being answered promptly and caregivers taking a long time to respond, including overnight. Some reviewers connect these delays to residents waiting to use the bathroom or needing help with mobility, and a few describe medication being slow to arrive as well. Other reviews report quick call-bell response and night support, so experiences differ noticeably between families.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
102 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 (13 miles away)
LaGuardia (18 miles away)
Long Island - MacArthur (24 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 (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Restaurants
Iavarone Brothers (1.7 miles)
Arby's (1.8 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (2.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
Marriott Concierge Lounge (3.4 miles)
All American Hamburger Drive In (3.8 miles)
Zorn's of Bethpage (4.1 miles)
Transportation
LIRR - Bellmore Station (1.7 miles)
LIRR - Merrick Station (2 miles)
LIRR - Wantagh Station (2.1 miles)
Massapequa Train Station (3.8 miles)
LIRR - Bethpage Station (4.7 miles)
LIRR - Westbury Station (4.9 miles)
LIRR - Hicksville Station (5.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Merrick Jewish Center (2.2 miles)
New Hope Institutional Baptist Church (6.3 miles)
Community Church of East Williston (6.8 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.6 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)
Hospitals
Nassau University Medical Center (2.5 miles)
Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (5.5 miles)
Winthrop University Hospital (6.4 miles)
Winthrop University Hospital New Life Center (6.4 miles)
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