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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Linden Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
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Staff compassion varies by unit
Residents and families describe both very compassionate help and serious unprofessional behavior.
Many reviews praise nurses, nurse assistants, and other staff as kind, respectful, and helpful, including mentions of nurses answering questions, CNAs being attentive, and staff treating residents with dignity. Others report the opposite experience, describing rude or unprofessional behavior, long waits for call-bell help, and poor communication. Several comments also point to staff working hard to keep patients comfortable and to keep families updated when issues come up.
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Cleanliness and odors draw attention
Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness, with some also raising concerns about pests and lingering mess.
A large number of reviewers say the facility looks clean, feels well maintained, and is described as smelling good or “very clean.” A smaller set of reviews contradict that, describing roaches, rats, and reports of unsanitary conditions and waste left in rooms. When cleanliness comes up positively, it’s often paired with feeling confident about safety during visits; when it comes up negatively, it’s tied to worry about neglect.
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Call bells and nighttime help
Some residents and families report delayed assistance when care is urgently needed.
Several reviews describe needing help—like bathroom assistance, diaper changes, water, or general support—and waiting a long time for staff to respond. Multiple accounts specifically mention call buttons or phones not being picked up promptly, including on evening or night shifts. Other reviews, however, also describe staff as responsive and willing to assist, suggesting the experience isn’t consistent across situations or units.
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Care support for rehab needs
Skilled nursing and rehab support shows up in both praise and criticism.
Some families credit the rehabilitation process with measurable improvement after surgery or health setbacks, describing warm nursing support, help with mobility, and professional rehab teamwork. Others criticize the level of attention, reporting missed or late medications, wound care problems, inadequate assistance, or therapy that didn’t match what they felt was needed. The community’s skilled nursing and 24-hour call/supervision structure appears to be central to what families expect day to day.
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Food quality is a mixed point
Dining experiences range from “food was good” to complaints about cold or bad food.
Some reviewers say the food is good and that residents enjoy meals, while others describe disgusting food or cold meals. A few reviews also connect meal service problems to wider care concerns, like neglect when staff are busy or understaffed. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets such as diabetes or restrictions, which aligns with why multiple reviewers comment on meals in the first place.
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Activities are frequently described
Residents and visitors mention activities, but not everyone feels there are enough options.
Several reviews say the place offers a schedule of activities, day trips, resident-run events, and fitness or wellness programming. Others say there aren’t enough activities and describe the environment as depressing because programs feel limited. For the reviews that feel positive, activities are part of what makes visits feel easier and supports resident engagement beyond basic care.
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Features
Housing
280 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 (6 miles away)
LaGuardia (8 miles away)
Newark International (15 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
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Transportation
MTA Subway - Euclid Ave (1 miles)
MTA - Broadway Junction Subway Station (1.6 miles)
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280 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
John F Kennedy International (6 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
Friendly staff with frequent checks; good dining and activities.
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