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Silvercrest in Jamaica, NY

Silvercrest is a nursing home community in Jamaica, NY.

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Silvercrest in Jamaica, NY

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144 45 87Th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435

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4.4 from 100 reviews
5 stars
75
4 stars
12
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 stars
9

Overall Review of Silvercrest

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Wound care is a standout

Residents and visitors single out wound care as especially strong.

Multiple reviews specifically recommend the wound care services and describe staff and the doctor as attentive and knowledgeable. People also mention regular visits for wound care and that the team helps them feel welcomed while addressing concerns quickly. Several of these comments connect the wound care experience with professional, patient-focused communication during appointments.

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean facility and well-kept spaces

Many reviewers comment on the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly, with reviews describing the building, rooms, and restrooms as clean. Some visitors also call out bright, organized, and well-maintained spaces, and others say the environment helps them feel comfortable during visits. Even reviews that are overall negative still vary in tone, but the consistent theme among positive comments is that the facility looks well cared for.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff are professional, kind

Reviews frequently describe staff as friendly, courteous, and respectful.

Across many reviews, families and visitors say staff treat them with respect and are helpful when questions come up. Several comments describe nurses and aides as compassionate and supportive, and a number of reviewers say the staff makes visits easier when families are stressed. A recurring contrast is that while most interactions are described positively, a minority of reviews express dissatisfaction with responsiveness and bedside care quality.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is inconsistent

Some reviews raise concerns about responsiveness and quality of day-to-day care.

Alongside the positive experiences, several reviews report problems with how care needs are handled and how quickly staff respond. These accounts mention issues such as delayed attention, lack of answers, and concerns about basic care practices, including symptoms that families felt were not addressed in time. There are also reviews describing communication breakdowns and limited follow-through when families reach out.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Parking and nearby transit vary

Parking and access to transit are mixed in reviews.

One review highlights convenient parking and another notes a challenge with parking at times. Based on what families mention, access can be workable, but it may require planning depending on arrival time. For transportation nearby, the community is listed close to rail and subway options, which can matter for visits.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 320 resident community capacity 320 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

  • John F Kennedy International (5 miles away) John F Kennedy International (5 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (6 miles away) LaGuardia (6 miles away)
  • Newark International (19 miles away) Newark International (19 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

  • MTA - Sutphin Boulevard Subway Station (0.4 miles)
  • LIRR - Jamaica Station (0.4 miles)
  • LIRR - Jay / Hall Tower (0.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Briarwood (0.5 miles)
  • Forest Hills – 71st Avenue (2 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (3.2 miles)
  • JFK AirTrain - Federal Circle Station (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Queens Crossing (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Park (1.8 miles)
  • Cunningham Park (2.8 miles)
  • Flushing Meadows Corona Park (3.3 miles)
  • Alley Pond Park (4 miles)
  • Herbert Von King Park (7.2 miles)
  • McCarren Park (7.3 miles)
  • Astoria Park (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (3.7 miles)
  • White Castle (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse (4.2 miles)
  • Air France Lounge (4.4 miles)
  • Burger King (4.7 miles)
  • Ikraveit Foods (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • 2 Pro Health Plaza (7.3 miles)

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