69 70 Grand Central Parkway, Forest Hills, NY 11375
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.3 from 133 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Fairview Nursing Care Center
caveat5 reviews mention this
Hard to reach by phone
Residents and families describe difficulty getting through by phone.
Several reviewers say the phone system is unreliable, with calls going unanswered or taking a long time to be answered. Others also describe trouble reaching departments like social work, including calls not being returned or redirected to voicemail. A few reviews connect this lack of responsiveness to delays in getting updates and getting help when needs come up.
common6 reviews mention this
Food draws strong reactions
Dining quality is a recurring point of praise and frustration.
Some reviewers report negative experiences with food, describing it as unappetizing or repetitive and in at least one case linking it to illness or weight loss. Others are more positive, saying meals were good or even “amazing,” and that food support helped during recovery. Across reviews, the dining experience varies widely depending on who you ask.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is uneven
Multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and odor.
A handful of reviewers describe unsanitary or unclean conditions, including reports of smells, dirty common areas, and rooms that did not feel well kept. Other comments mention unorganized conditions and difficulty finding help during day-to-day situations, which some reviewers tie to the overall environment. A few reviews do say the facility looks clean at least some of the time, but the negative cleanliness stories are frequent enough to be noticeable.
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Features
Housing
200 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 (4 miles away)
John F Kennedy International (7 miles away)
Newark International (17 miles away)
Westchester Cty (25 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
Incontinence care
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
This part of Forest Hills, New York offers a convenient location with several pharmacies nearby including CVS and Walgreens for easy access to medication. Transportation options are easily accessible with subway stations such as Forest Hills 71st Avenue and MTA Subway - Briarwood within close proximity. There are also several places of worship like St Luke's Episcopal Church nearby for spiritual comfort. For recreational activities, residents can enjoy the green spaces at Forest Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Cunningham Park, and other parks in the area. In terms of dining options, there is a variety of restaurants ranging from fast food chains like Taco Bell and McDonald's to upscale options like Bobby Van's Steakhouse. Overall, this part of Forest Hills offers a mix of amenities that cater to different needs and preferences for senior living.
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Queens Crossing (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Transportation
Forest Hills – 71st Avenue (0.4 miles)
MTA Subway - Briarwood (1.4 miles)
LIRR - Mets-Willets Point Station (1.9 miles)
MTA - Mets-Willets Point Subway Station (2.1 miles)
MTA - Sutphin Boulevard Subway Station (2.3 miles)
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