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Gold Crest Care Center in Bronx, NY

Gold Crest Care Center is a nursing home community in Bronx, NY.

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Gold Crest Care Center in Bronx, NY

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  • Interior

    A clean and well-lit hospital corridor.

  • Outdoors

    A nurse poses with a patient in a wheelchair outside on a sunny day.

  • Decor

    Logo and signage of a care home on a textured wall with decorative elements.

  • Building

    Entrance of Gold Crest Care Center with prominent signage.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a single bed and window.

  • Lighting

    A modern waiting area with comfortable seating and art pieces on the walls.

  • Lobby

    A modern lobby with marble flooring and elegant lighting fixtures.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with a therapy bed and medical equipment.

  • Office

    A well-decorated office reception area with a vase of colorful hydrangeas.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two patient beds and wooden flooring.

  • Rehabilitation

    A person using adaptive exercise equipment during rehabilitation, wearing a mask and a prosthetic leg.

2316 Bruner Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

To contact a resident: (718) 882-6400

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

4.4 from 142 reviews
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Overall Review of Gold Crest Care Center

common 49 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is a common theme

Residents and families often describe staff as kind, attentive, and caring.

A recurring point in the reviews is how residents are treated by the nursing team and other staff members. Many reviewers specifically thank individual caregivers and describe consistent compassion, respect, and responsiveness during both day and night shifts. Even among critical reviews, families still mention pockets of politeness or courteous behavior. A smaller set of comments goes the other direction, describing instances of neglect, rude interactions, or a lack of timely help.

common 18 reviews mention this

Care includes active therapy progress

Rehabilitation and therapy progress is frequently highlighted in the reviews.

Many reviewers describe meaningful gains through physical therapy or short-term rehab, including getting stronger and returning home or walking with less support. Several also call out the therapists as gentle, encouraging, and focused on helping residents improve during sessions. There are also negative reviews that complain about therapy being avoided or emergency care not handled as expected, which points to an inconsistency in experience for some families.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality draws strong reactions

Dining is often described positively, with a few complaints about meals.

Food comes up repeatedly, with multiple families and residents saying the meals were excellent or delicious. Some reviewers also connect dining to overall day-to-day comfort and routine. A few reviews raise concerns about meal variety or nutritional adequacy, including reports of limited options and inconsistent quality. A separate dining-related detail residents mention is help from staff in the dining room for needs like assistance to go to mass.

common 2 reviews mention this

On-site dialysis is mentioned

Some residents and families report on-site dialysis support.

Two reviews specifically describe access to on-site dialysis as part of why the facility was a good fit. One reviewer says this reduced the need for repeated off-site transport, framing it as a practical advantage for ongoing treatment. These mentions appear in resident/family experience accounts rather than as a widely repeated theme across the reviews.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Some reviewers flag delays and neglect

A subset of reviews describe delays, insufficient help, or lapses in care.

While many reviews praise responsiveness, several critical comments describe problems such as long wait times for basic needs, lack of assistance, or care that felt inconsistent. A few reviewers describe medication issues or emergency situations where they felt staff did not act quickly enough. There are also complaints about cleanliness at times, including reports of residents left dirty or rooms not maintained as expected. Overall, the reviews suggest that experiences vary, with the negative feedback focused on reliability and supervision during care needs.

common 12 reviews mention this

Facilities are often described as clean

Many reviews mention the building is clean and well kept.

Multiple reviewers describe the facility as spotless, fresh, and newly renovated, including comments about rooms and common areas. Families also mention feeling comfortable and welcomed when entering. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and room condition at particular times, suggesting maintenance may not always meet expectations for every visitor or unit.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 175 resident community capacity 175 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
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (6 miles away) LaGuardia (6 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (15 miles away) John F Kennedy International (15 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (16 miles away) Westchester Cty (16 miles away)
  • Newark International (21 miles away) Newark International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the Bronx, New York, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians in close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare facilities. The diverse range of restaurants and cafes provide opportunities for socializing and dining out. Transportation options include subway stations and train stations within a few miles, allowing for convenient travel around the city. Additionally, nearby parks offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Places of worship are also easily accessible for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment that can cater to the needs and interests of older adults looking to reside in the area.

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Last Stop Bar & Grill (3.1 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (6.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (7 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (7 miles)
  • The River Palm Terrace (7.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (7.3 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Parkchester (2.3 miles)
  • MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (3 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Fordham Rd (3.4 miles)
  • Metro North - Mt Vernon East Train Station (3.6 miles)
  • Pelham Station (3.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Inwood/207th St (4.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Dyckman St (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Barnabas Hospital (3.1 miles)
  • Bronx VA Medical Center (3.9 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (5.7 miles)
  • Milstein Hospital Building (5.9 miles)
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (7 miles)

Cafes

  • Cafe Zeppieri (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)
  • Kuppi Coffee Company (8 miles)

Parks

  • Inwood Hill Park (4.6 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (5 miles)
  • J. Hood Wright Park (5.7 miles)
  • Manor Park (6.1 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (6.4 miles)
  • St Nicholas Park (6.5 miles)
  • Memorial Park (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Riverdale Minyan (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (5.8 miles)
  • North Shore Gastroenterology Associates PC (7.7 miles)
  • Park Medical Group PA (8.3 miles)

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