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3.1 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Hilaire Rehab & Nursing
common14 reviews mention this
Nursing care drives most impressions
Residents describe both strong nursing support and serious failures.
A sizable share of reviewers focus on day-to-day nursing and related care, praising staff for being knowledgeable, patient, and responsive to questions. Several residents also mention therapy and coordinated services, including people reaching out directly and making sure care needs are addressed. On the other hand, multiple critical reviews describe breakdowns in follow-through, including difficulty getting medication support, missed assistance, or problems with requests not being handled promptly. Taken together, the reviews read like experiences can vary widely depending on staff responsiveness during the stay.
common6 reviews mention this
Food is a frequent talking point
Dining is consistently mentioned, with opinions split.
Some residents and families praise the kitchen and dietitian support, describing meals they enjoyed and diet help when food preferences or restrictions came up. The community also lists support for special dietary restrictions and diabetes-related diets. Other reviewers report the opposite, calling meals bland or poorly prepared, and in one case citing allergy concerns. Overall, food quality and care around diets are clearly part of what people remember most.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities and recreation support
Residents report meaningful recreation and scheduled activities.
Several reviews mention organized activities and recreation, including staff-led engagement and regular programming. One reviewer highlights spiritual times and holiday or birthday celebrations as part of the activity calendar. Others praise recreation staff as kind and supportive, even when family advocates were involved. This lines up with the community’s focus on scheduled day-to-day activity and fitness programming.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odors are contested
Cleanliness concerns appear alongside praise of a clean facility.
Some reviewers describe the facility as kept clean, friendly, and well cared for. Others raise serious cleanliness complaints, including unpleasant odors and descriptions of unsanitary conditions. A few critical reviews connect those issues to delays in getting assistance or responding to calls. Because both positive and negative experiences show up in the reviews, cleanliness seems like a consistent area to verify during a visit.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
76 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
Long Island - MacArthur (17 miles away)
Westchester Cty (21 miles away)
John F Kennedy International (25 miles away)
LaGuardia (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
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
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
King Kullen (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Transportation
Lirr (1.1 miles)
Greenlawn LIRR Station (2.5 miles)
LIRR - Syosset Station (5.7 miles)
Deer Park Station Lirr (9.2 miles)
LIRR - Hicksville Station (9.3 miles)
Lirr - Farmingdale Station (9.3 miles)
LIRR - Bethpage Station (9.5 miles)
Restaurants
Prime Restaurant (1.3 miles)
The Bryant (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (4.5 miles)
Taco Bell (5 miles)
Richie's Pizza of Commack (6.1 miles)
Gossip Bar & Restaurant (7.4 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (7.4 miles)
Hospitals
Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care (1.3 miles)
St Catherine of Siena Medical Center (9.8 miles)
Parks
Mill Dam Park (1.4 miles)
The Dog Park (6.2 miles)
Tad Lane Park (7.1 miles)
Sunken Meadow State Park (8.1 miles)
Bethpage State Park (9.2 miles)
Bailey Arboretum (9.2 miles)
Brentwood State Park (9.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Panera Bread (7 miles)
Mongo's Coffee (7.1 miles)
Starbucks (7.3 miles)
Starbucks (7.4 miles)
Starbucks (7.5 miles)
Starbucks (8.5 miles)
Theaters
AMC DINE-IN Huntington Square 12 (5.4 miles)
Regal Deer Park & IMAX (9 miles)
Regal Ua Farmingdale (9.8 miles)
Regal Westbury Imax & RPX (9.8 miles)
AMC DINE-IN Levittown 1 (10.9 miles)
Physicians
Plainview Medical Group PC (5.4 miles)
ENT and Allergy Associates -Melville (5.5 miles)
Northwell Health Physician Partners Obstetrics and Gynecology at Commack (5.6 miles)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Commack (7.4 miles)
Medicare covers in-home health care services, which are medical and provided by licensed professionals under a physician's supervision, whereas non-medical personal assistance is generally not covered unless part of a broader skilled care plan. Eligibility for benefits depends on being homebound and needing intermittent skilled services from a Medicare-certified agency, with specific coverage limitations and additional resources available for navigating options.
In-home care is increasingly sought after by older adults for maintaining independence, with average private home care rates in 2025 varying by state and service type, reflecting geographical and local labor market influences. As demand rises, families are considering funding options like Medicaid waivers and long-term care insurance to manage costs effectively while ensuring quality care.
Home health care has become essential for supporting independence among the aging population, offering diverse services such as skilled nursing and rehabilitation in familiar environments, while also incorporating technology for personalized care. Despite its benefits, including improved recovery rates and emotional well-being, challenges like safety, staff availability, and insurance navigation must be managed for effective implementation.
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