Residents and families describe staff members as respectful, caring, and responsive.
Many reviews emphasize that the nursing and care teams treat residents with dignity and respect. Several residents and family members say it is easy to communicate to get needs met, and that supervisors and frontline staff stay involved. A few reviews are sharply negative about care quality or rudeness, but even those focus on breakdowns in staff response and follow-through rather than the facility being unfamiliar or unstaffed.
common12 reviews mention this
Cleanliness stands out repeatedly
Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean and well kept.
Clean rooms, clean residents, and generally tidy hallways or areas come up across several positive reviews. Some reviewers also connect cleanliness with feeling comfortable and well cared for. There are also a couple of negative reviews that describe serious cleanliness and condition issues, which makes the experience feel inconsistent depending on when and where care was delivered.
differentiator8 reviews mention this
Care involves medication and monitoring
The community supports ongoing nursing oversight and around-the-clock call systems.
Several resident and family reviews talk about nurses being hands-on, involved, and able to respond when needs come up. A few mentions also point to nighttime coverage and the routine of care, including help tied to cleanliness and comfort. One review complains about slow response when help was requested, but overall the recurring theme is that residents are monitored and cared for across the day.
common7 reviews mention this
Activities and recreation keep residents engaged
Reviews highlight frequent activities that residents can participate in.
Residents and family members describe engaging activities, weekly events, and a schedule that helps people stay involved. Some reviews add that staff encourage participation and that there is a sense of community through group events. A minority of reviews mention disputes about recreation access, but most feedback frames activities as a meaningful part of daily life.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Food quality is uneven
Food comes up as a mixed point, with some residents unhappy with meals.
A few reviews say they enjoy the food and look forward to it as part of the day. Other reviewers complain that meals can be horrible or not delivered the way they expect, including criticism of how food is prepared and served. Because positive and negative comments both appear, dining does not read as uniformly consistent across reviews.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Communication and administration vary
Some families report improved outcomes after contacting administration, while others describe poor follow-through.
Several reviews describe reaching the administrator or social worker as helpful when issues come up, including resolving misunderstandings and providing updates. However, other reviews criticize communication and suggest medical follow-through was delayed or not handled as requested. Taken together, the reviews suggest that how quickly concerns are addressed may depend on the situation and the staff member involved.
common2 reviews mention this
Nearby hospitals and transit options
The location provides relatively close access to major hospitals and transit.
Families and residents have recurring mentions of care needs and hospital visits, and the nearby area includes hospital options. For getting around, there are also transit-related stops listed within a few miles. This supports the practical idea that medical and mobility access are available nearby, even though reviews still differ on how care is delivered inside the facility.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
240 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
LaGuardia (8 miles away)
Westchester Cty (14 miles away)
John F Kennedy International (18 miles away)
Newark International (22 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
Restaurants
Last Stop Bar & Grill (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.1 miles)
Serafina (6.1 miles)
McDonald's (6.6 miles)
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (6.6 miles)
The River Palm Terrace (7 miles)
Harlem Kebab Grill (7.5 miles)
Theaters
AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (1.9 miles)
Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers (6.7 miles)
Transportation
Metro North - Mt Vernon East Train Station (1.9 miles)
Pelham Station (2.6 miles)
MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (2.9 miles)
MTA Subway - Fordham Rd (3.2 miles)
Metro North - Riverdale Station (3.6 miles)
Metro North - Bronxville Train Station (3.7 miles)
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240 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
LaGuardia (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Caring staff across nursing, therapy, and recreation with good meals.
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