Overall Review of Friedwald Center For Rehab And Nursing
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Dialysis is available on-site
The community offers an on-site dialysis unit for patients and outpatients.
Several residents and families mention that dialysis services are available at the center. One reviewer specifically notes a dialysis unit used by patients and outpatients, while another calls out an on-site dialysis center. A separate review also references in-house dialysis as part of the care experience.
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Rehab therapy drives strong results
Physical and occupational therapy are consistently described as helping people regain strength.
A recurring theme in the reviews is that therapy helped residents recover functional abilities. Multiple reviewers describe strong outcomes after orthopedic injuries and hospital stays, including learning to walk again, improving stamina, or becoming steadier after a fall. Residents also talk about supportive therapists and daily rehab schedules that kept them working toward independence.
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Dining quality and options stand out
Residents describe meals as a bright spot, including menu choice and diet-specific options.
Food comes up often as something residents and families notice during their stay. Reviews praise the food as good or amazing and describe having options beyond a single standard meal. One reviewer also highlights kosher meals and multiple diet-related choices, aligning with the community’s diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions for dining.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities reduce isolation during recovery
Scheduled recreation and social activities help pass the time during rehab stays.
Several reviews mention recreation programs that keep residents engaged and connected with others. Families describe scheduled activities such as arts projects, bingo, and musical performances, along with opportunities that happen outdoors when weather allows. The community also lists resident-run and planned day trip options, matching what reviewers describe as a steady calendar beyond therapy.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Staffing and responsiveness vary
Some reviews report delays getting basic help and feeling understaffed.
While many reviews are positive about care, a recurring negative theme is that help can be slow. Multiple reviewers describe instances where call buttons went unanswered for extended periods or basic needs took too long to receive. A few also mention nurses being overwhelmed, unresponsive, or rude, which is consistent with the complaints about responsiveness and staffing pressures.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is not consistently praised
Some residents describe cleanliness problems, including dirty rooms and unpleasant odors.
Alongside reviews that describe a clean and well-maintained facility, several complain about cleanliness issues. These include reports of dirty rooms, smells, and poor hygiene, sometimes connected with concerns about patient comfort and care being neglected. Because other reviewers do praise cleanliness and remodeling, this appears to be an inconsistent experience across stays.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
180 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
Westchester Cty (18 miles away)
Stewart (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
Physicians
Digestive Disease Associates (1.5 miles)
Palisades Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
Scott Sanders, MD Dermatology (2.5 miles)
Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (2.7 miles)
Bardonia Pediatric Associates PC (3.1 miles)
ENT and Allergy Associates (4.7 miles)
G M Krebs Pediatric Associates (6.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey (2.1 miles)
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