Overall Review of Glen Island Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
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Weekly BBQ and planned activities
Residents and families highlight the communityâs recurring weekly BBQs and social programming.
Several reviewers specifically call out a BBQ that happens every Wednesday for residents, sometimes described as a highlight. Others also mention ongoing recreation and scheduled activities like movies and group events, rather than only day-to-day care. This points to a facility rhythm that includes regular time set aside for social engagement.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Therapy support drives mobility gains
Physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly credited for helping residents regain mobility.
Multiple reviews describe physical therapy helping with progress after hospitalization or surgery, including getting back to standing, pivoting, or assisted steps. Reviewers also mention both physical and occupational therapy sessions and staff who encourage recovery. Even with some complaints in other areas, therapy improvement is a consistent theme in the positive experiences shared.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food complaints and dietary mismatches
Food quality shows a split between strong praise and multiple complaints about meals.
Some families report good food and even single out the dietitian and meal choices as a positive part of the experience. At the same time, several other reviewers say the food is poor or that residents wonât eat it, describing issues like unwanted items and concerns about what gets served. Taken together, dining quality appears inconsistent across residents and situations.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Hard to reach the team by phone
Multiple reviewers report difficulty getting answers when calling the facility.
A set of negative reviews mention that phones arenât answered reliably, including situations where calls werenât returned at nursing stations. Others describe patients needing to reach family but being unable to connect consistently. These complaints focus less on the care itself and more on communication and responsiveness when urgent questions come up.
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Features
Housing
183 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
LaGuardia (9 miles away)
Westchester Cty (13 miles away)
John F Kennedy International (18 miles away)
Newark International (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
Cafes
Cafe Zeppieri (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (5.3 miles)
State Of The Art Coffee (5.7 miles)
Starbucks (6.5 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)
Starbucks (7.8 miles)
Starbucks (8.5 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (4.2 miles)
Value Drugs Eastchester (4.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
Hospitals
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (1.3 miles)
St Barnabas Hospital (6.4 miles)
Bronx VA Medical Center (6.8 miles)
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (7 miles)
St Vincent's Hospital-Westchester (7.5 miles)
St Francis Hospital (8.5 miles)
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital (8.6 miles)
Transportation
Pelham Station (1.9 miles)
Metro North - Mt Vernon East Train Station (2.9 miles)
Metro North - Larchmont Train Station (2.9 miles)
Metro North - Bronxville Train Station (4.2 miles)
MTA Subway - Parkchester (5.9 miles)
MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (6.1 miles)
MTA Subway - Fordham Rd (6.5 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
Last Stop Bar & Grill (3.7 miles)
Serafina (5.4 miles)
Roosters Market (8.3 miles)
Toku Modern Asian (8.9 miles)
Harvest on Hudson (9 miles)
Burger King (9.3 miles)
Parks
Manor Park (2.5 miles)
Memorial Park (3.1 miles)
Rye Town Park (6.8 miles)
Riverdale Park (7 miles)
Inwood Hill Park (7.4 miles)
Allenwood Park (7.5 miles)
Uniontown Playground (7.7 miles)
Theaters
AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (3 miles)
Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers (6.5 miles)
AMC Port Chester 14 (9.6 miles)
Places of Worship
The Riverdale Minyan (6.9 miles)
Physicians
North Shore Gastroenterology Associates PC (7.7 miles)
HSS Westchester (8.5 miles)
Westmed Medical Group (9.1 miles)
Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (9.2 miles)
Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center (9.2 miles)
Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester (9.3 miles)
Weill Cornell Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Division (9.3 miles)
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183 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
LaGuardia (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
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