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South Nassau Communities Hospital - TCU in Oceanside, NY

South Nassau Communities Hospital - TCU is a nursing home community in Oceanside, NY.

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South Nassau Communities Hospital - TCU in Oceanside, NY

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  • Interior

    A spacious indoor area featuring a glass ceiling and palm trees, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.
  • Building

    The exterior of Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital showcasing modern architecture.
  • Architecture

    A modern glass building illuminated at dusk.
  • Trees

    A modern commercial building with a glass facade and landscaped surroundings.
  • Landscaping

    Welcome sign for Mount Sinai South Nassau, surrounded by greenery.
  • Outdoor

    A modern building illuminated at night, showcasing contemporary architectural design.
  • Lobby

    A modern lobby with glass doors and a waiting area, featuring red rope barriers.
  • Exterior

    A modern building illuminated at night, showcasing its contemporary design in an urban setting.
  • Healthcare

    A view of a hospital patient room, showcasing the bedside area with medical equipment and access to the hallway.

1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.9 from 120 reviews
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52
4 stars
4
3 stars
0
2 stars
6
1 stars
58

Overall Review of South Nassau Communities Hospital - TCU

common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness comes up often

Residents frequently mention cleanliness, both positively and negatively.

Several reviewers describe a clean, well-kept environment, including units that feel bright and tidy and staff who keep care areas presentable. In contrast, a few negative reviews mention unpleasant odors and issues with cleanliness in a patient bathroom. Even when other parts of the experience were discussed, cleanliness was still called out as part of the overall impression.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness is inconsistent

Reviews describe meaningful differences in how staff communicate and respond.

Many reviewers praise nurses and other staff for being attentive, kind, and quick to respond when help is needed. Others report being treated coldly, described as dismissive or lacking urgency, or experiencing poor follow-through on basic needs. A number of comments focus less on medical outcomes and more on whether staff stayed engaged, explained what was happening, and checked in when requested.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Emergency waits and delays recur

Emergency-room timing and communication are common points of frustration.

Multiple reviews say they waited for hours without clear updates, with some describing long waits in hallways or waiting rooms and confusion about next steps. Some reviewers felt they were not called in promptly or did not receive information about delays. A smaller set of positive comments do mention relatively quick triage and testing, but delays remain a recurring complaint across reviews.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication and care-safety worries

Some reviewers raise concerns about safety and care execution.

A few reviews describe serious problems such as incorrect medications, feeding tube problems left off for hours, or documentation and follow-up gaps that affected their outcome. Others mention discharge-related concerns, including feeling pressured to leave before care tasks were complete. These negative experiences are specific and time-sensitive, focused on what happened during the stay rather than general impressions.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Maternity experiences vary widely

Maternity and labor experiences show both strong praise and notable complaints.

Several reviewers are very positive about labor and delivery, describing supportive nurses, timely responses, and helpful education. Others report feeling overlooked or unsupported during recovery, including issues with follow-through and lack of help when rest was requested. A separate maternity-related review says they were surprised by missing amenities like a nursery and felt unsupported when baby-care help did not continue as promised.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical and pharmacy access

There are nearby hospital and pharmacy options close by.

For day-to-day access, the nearby area includes the hospital itself and pharmacy options like Walgreens and CVS. Reviewers’ comments also frequently reference hospital departments and emergency evaluation, aligning with the concentration of medical services in the immediate vicinity.

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Features

Housing

  • 20 resident community capacity 20 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John F Kennedy International (8 miles away) John F Kennedy International (8 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (15 miles away) LaGuardia (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (0 miles)
  • Winthrop University Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • Winthrop University Hospital New Life Center (6.3 miles)
  • Nassau University Medical Center (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • South Nassau Communities Hospital (0 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (1.4 miles)
  • Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (2.5 miles)
  • Winthrop Professional Building (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Transportation

  • LIRR - Rockville Centre Station (0.9 miles)
  • LIRR- Centre Ave (1.8 miles)
  • Lynbrook LIRR Station (2.3 miles)
  • Valley Stream LIRR Station (3.9 miles)
  • LIRR - Merrick Station (4.3 miles)
  • LIRR - Long Beach Station (4.6 miles)
  • LIRR - Bellmore Station (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonny's Canal House (2 miles)
  • Jordans Lobster Farm (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.5 miles)
  • Marriott Concierge Lounge (5.5 miles)
  • Arby's (5.8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (5.8 miles)
  • Grand Lux Cafe (6.2 miles)

Parks

  • Hempstead Lake State Park (2.1 miles)
  • Oceanside Park (2.2 miles)
  • Coes Neck Park (2.4 miles)
  • Newbridge Road Park (5 miles)
  • Newbridge Dog Park (5.1 miles)
  • Eisenhower Park (6.1 miles)
  • Jones Beach State Park (7.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation Sons of Israel (4.3 miles)
  • Merrick Jewish Center (4.8 miles)
  • Community Church of East Williston (7.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Roosevelt Field 8 (6.4 miles)

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