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Elmhurst Care Center in East Elmhurst, NY

Elmhurst Care Center is a nursing home community in East Elmhurst, NY.

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Elmhurst Care Center in East Elmhurst, NY

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  • Interior

    A modern office lounge area with comfortable seating and sleek lighting fixtures.

  • Building

    The entrance to a healthcare facility labeled 'Forest Care Center'.

  • Architecture

    A multi-story building with large, curved windows on its facade.

  • Entrance

    A modern building entrance with glass doors and a sidewalk.

  • Seating Area

    A bright and spacious lobby with comfortable seating and indoor plants.

  • Seating

    A modern office space with multiple tables and chairs arranged for meetings or conferences.

100 17 23Rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

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3.5 from 78 reviews
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Overall Review of Elmhurst Care Center

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is a highlight

Residents frequently single out the physical and occupational therapy teams for strong support.

A recurring theme is that therapy sessions feel effective and engaging. Multiple residents and families describe standout physical therapists, helpers, and coordinated OT/PT that supported recovery and mobility. People also mention that therapy departments worked as a team and helped make sessions productive during rehab stays.

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up repeatedly

Many reviews emphasize friendly, professional staff who help residents feel cared for.

Across the reviews, residents and visitors describe staff as kind, attentive, and professional. Several mentions also spotlight social workers as particularly helpful for coordinating needs and providing emotional support. Even when experiences include complaints, some reviews still point to specific caregivers or teams as attentive and responsive.

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean, recently refreshed setting

Residents and families frequently mention the building is clean and well kept.

Many reviews describe a clean, well-maintained facility and a comfortable environment. Some families add that the facility has a more home-like feel and that renovations make it look and feel updated. A smaller number of reviews disagree, describing hygiene problems or neglect, but cleanliness is still a common positive point.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Reviews are split on dining, with some calling the food poor or hard to eat.

While several reviewers say the food is good or delicious, other reviews criticize meals and feeding support. Some residents or families describe problems with being able to eat independently or getting assistance during mealtimes. A few comments also call out food quality as a weakness even when the rest of the stay is described positively.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Safety and medication concerns surface

Some reviews raise serious concerns about monitoring, medications, and resident safety.

A substantial set of negative reviews describes breakdowns in care, including missed or delayed medications and poor responsiveness. Several also mention safety incidents such as falls, delays in doctor visits, or hygiene problems. Other reviews strongly contrast those accounts by describing attentive nursing and timely updates, but the safety-and-medication theme is still a clear recurring concern.

common 2 reviews mention this

Transportation and nearby access

The community offers transportation coordination and is close to local services.

Residents and families note support around getting around, and the community also provides transportation arrangements that can help with non-medical needs. Nearby options include public transit terminals, pharmacies, and parks within a few miles. This can make it easier to run errands or get to appointments when needed.

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

  • 240 resident community capacity 240 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 (1 miles away) LaGuardia (1 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (10 miles away) John F Kennedy International (10 miles away)
  • Newark International (17 miles away) Newark International (17 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (22 miles away) Westchester Cty (22 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

Transportation

  • National Car Rental (0.3 miles)
  • Terminal C (0.3 miles)
  • Terminal B (0.3 miles)
  • Rideshare Pick-up (0.4 miles)
  • Terminal D (0.4 miles)
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (0.4 miles)
  • LGA Apron (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Flushing Meadows Corona Park (2 miles)
  • Astoria Park (3.2 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (3.3 miles)
  • Rainey Park (3.6 miles)
  • Carl Schurz Dog Run (3.9 miles)
  • Carl Schurz Park (3.9 miles)
  • Marcus Garvey Park (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Queens Crossing (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ikraveit Foods (3.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (4.8 miles)
  • The Loeb Boathouse (5.2 miles)
  • Le Pain Quotidien (5.5 miles)
  • Sarabeth's (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (3.4 miles)
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (4 miles)
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (4.2 miles)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (4.5 miles)
  • Cummings, Allegra Weill Cornell Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Ralph’s Café (5 miles)
  • The West (5.8 miles)

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