Meadowbrook Care Center - Freeport
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Meadowbrook Care Center - Freeport is a nursing home community in Freeport, NY.
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320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well kept.
Many reviewers emphasize that the building looks spotless, bright, and well maintained, including areas like rooms, common spaces, and hallways. Several also mention the cleanliness as part of first impressions and repeat visits. A few critical reviews still acknowledge the positive appearance, even when they express concerns about care.
Reviewers consistently describe staff as friendly, caring, and attentive.
Across positive reviews, people describe welcoming front-desk and nurses, along with staff who are helpful, polite, and compassionate. Multiple reviewers say they felt heard because social workers or unit managers addressed concerns. Some negative reviews criticize certain nursing assistants or responsiveness to call bells, but even then, reviewers often balance that with praise for other departments or staff members.
Physical therapy is a consistent bright spot in residents’ rehab experiences.
Several reviewers highlight physical therapy as effective, with therapists and rehab teams providing exercises, motivation, and progress toward walking or mobility goals. A number of visits mention confidence building and hands-on help during rehab. Even in reviews focused on medical problems, at least one common thread is that therapy staff are viewed more positively than other parts of the clinical experience.
Food receives both praise and complaints from reviewers.
Some reviewers say meals are good and that residents seem satisfied with their food. Others describe the food negatively, including claims that it was inedible or needed improvement. The community offers diet-related dining support in specific areas, and some reviewers mention diabetes or special dietary needs when describing meals.
Reviews include serious concerns about medical decision-making and attention.
While many people focus on cleanliness and friendliness, a subset of reviewers describe concerning incidents tied to medical care, such as medication errors, delayed treatment for conditions, and safety issues involving falls. Some reviewers also criticize communication with doctors or coordination with other providers, and several describe feeling that guidance given during their loved one’s stay was wrong or incomplete. At least a few of these reviews still include praise for physical therapy or parts of the nursing team, suggesting uneven experiences rather than a single uniform outcome.
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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 (10 miles away) LaGuardia (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesMeadowbrook Care Center - Freeport is located at 320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 in Nassau County, New York
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