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2.4 from 61 reviews
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Overall Review of The Eleanor Nursing Care Center
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Grounds and rehab look improved
Residents and families highlight the property’s grounds and noticeable rehab-area upgrades.
Several reviewers describe the outdoor grounds as well kept, with landscaping they noticed during visits. Others mention upgrades to the rehab unit, including construction that made parts of the facility feel more current. On tours, people also described outdoor spaces connected to daily time outdoors, like a porch area where residents could eat and spend time.
common10 reviews mention this
Staff warmth shows through
Many reviews describe staff members who treat residents with respect and provide attentive care.
A recurring theme in the positive reviews is staff kindness—people describe nurses, aides, and administrators as supportive and respectful. Several reviewers also mention feeling comfortable because communication improved and concerns were taken seriously. Even among different experiences, multiple families say the staff helped residents feel cared for, including during short-term rehab and end-of-life stays.
caveat25 reviews mention this
Care concerns and missed basics
A substantial number of reviews raise serious concerns about day-to-day care and safety.
Many critical reviews describe neglect-related problems such as delayed or missed medications, inadequate assistance with hygiene, and long waits for help. Other reviewers cite concerns with hydration, infections, or medical follow-through, including situations involving falls or hospital transfers. A recurring complaint also involves lack of responsiveness—families describe difficulty reaching the facility and call buttons that take hours to answer.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Dining quality varies by temperature
Dining is described both as very good and as consistently served cold.
Some reviewers praise the meals as warm and tasty, and they mention the food positively as part of their experience. Other residents and families report meals being served cold, describing dining as unappetizing or even disgusting, with some writing that residents had to rely on snacks because meals were not delivered appropriately. Together, the reviews suggest dining quality may be uneven depending on the timeframe and unit.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and recreation get attention
Residents mention engaging activities and staff who support recreation like bingo.
A couple of reviewers specifically call out the activities team, including an activities director who invites residents personally. One reviewer also asks for more bingo, pointing to recreation being part of day-to-day life for them. These comments align with the community’s emphasis on organized activities in residents’ routines.
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
120 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
Stewart (24 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
Physicians
Institute for Family Health, Family Practice Center of Hyde Park (2.4 miles)
The Children's Medical Group - Hyde Park (3.5 miles)
Chan, Yuk-wah - Chan Yuk-Wah, MD PC (4.1 miles)
Chista Safajou, MD (6.1 miles)
DR Madhavi Gaddam MD (6.2 miles)
Case Pattyprofessional Radiation Poughkeepsie (6.2 miles)
Central New York Eye C (6.2 miles)
Restaurants
Nana's Ice Cream & Grill (2.7 miles)
Country Corners Deli (3.1 miles)
Eveready Diner (3.5 miles)
River and Post (4.9 miles)
Coyote Flaco (5.2 miles)
La Puerta Azul (5.7 miles)
Spoons Ice Cream (5.9 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
Rite Aid (6.3 miles)
Walgreens (6.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6.7 miles)
Rite Aid (7.1 miles)
Rite Aid (7.9 miles)
Theaters
Roosevelt Cinemas (3.7 miles)
Cafes
Jeanie Bean & Family (5.9 miles)
Golden Russet Cafe & Grocery (6.5 miles)
The Poughkeepsie Grind (7.1 miles)
Crafted Kup (7.3 miles)
Bread Alone Bakery (9.4 miles)
Hospitals
Saint Francis Hospital (6.1 miles)
St Francis Hospital (6.2 miles)
Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers (6.9 miles)
Pitel Mark L Pc Dentist (7.1 miles)
Dr Bromley at Premier Podiatry of Hudson Valley (7.2 miles)
Pre-Surgical Registration (7.9 miles)
Health Quest Urgent Care, part of Nuvance Health (9.2 miles)
Parks
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (6.6 miles)
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