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3.6 from 84 reviews
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Overall Review of Charles T Sitrin Health Care Center
differentiator11 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy get praise
Physical and occupational therapy receives consistently strong feedback from residents and families.
Multiple reviewers describe the physical and occupational therapy teams as effective, including cases where people were helped to get back on their feet after setbacks. Some residents also describe scheduling and making it through a therapy plan more smoothly than at other places. A few reviewers also raise complaints during rehab, but even those tend to single out therapy as better than other parts of the experience. Overall, the rehab/therapy program is the clearest area of consistent satisfaction in the reviews.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Help can feel slow at times
Several residents report slow or inconsistent help when they need assistance.
Some reviews describe staffing that feels inattentive or minimal, including long waits for basic needs and difficulty getting timely responses. Others mention problems with call/notification systems not leading to help as expected, or being left waiting when assistance was requested. Even where staff members are described as caring at moments, reviewers still raise concerns about coverage and coordination. For daily living, these complaints come up often enough to be a meaningful caution for families.
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Meals are a mixed experience
Dining quality varies, with residents describing both poor meals and meal service they liked.
On one side, several reviewers call the food unpleasant, bland, or problematic, including reports that food preparation didnât match needs or that meals felt unappetizing. On the other side, some residents and families describe receiving meals on time, having choices, and tasting food they considered good. A reviewer also notes the overall food is only slightly better than hospital food, with limited flavor or selection. Taken together, dining is not uniformly praised and may depend on the specific situation and dietary needs.
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Activities are limited, but options exist
Activity offerings can be reduced, though some residents find outings and things to do.
Several reviews mention reduced activity levels, including comments that activities werenât as much as they used to be. At the same time, other reviewers say their family members enjoy activities, including being taken out and participating in resident routines. Some also point to practical activity options tied to wellness and therapy, like a pool for physical activity, while others describe boredom and waiting in common areas. So while structured activities are available, experiences differ by resident and timing.
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Features
Housing
188 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
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
Adirondack Community Physicians: Washington Mills Medical Office (2.1 miles)
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