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Central Island Healthcare in Plainview, NY

Central Island Healthcare is a nursing home community in Plainview, NY.

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Central Island Healthcare in Plainview, NY

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825 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803

To contact a resident: (516) 433-0600

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

3.4 from 107 reviews
5 stars
51
4 stars
14
3 stars
3
2 stars
4
1 stars
35

Overall Review of Central Island Healthcare

common 2 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness is a mixed bag

Residents and families frequently mention how quickly staff help or follow through.

Several reviews describe staff who are attentive when a resident needs assistance, including fast responses after a call button is pressed. Other reviews sharply disagree, saying calls and request follow-ups can be delayed and that staff sometimes do not return after being told they will.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness comes up often

Many reviews point to the facility being clean and well kept.

A number of residents and families say the building looks clean, rooms are maintained daily, and housekeeping stays on top of upkeep. A few reviewers also mention serious cleanliness-related problems, including unpleasant odors and facility condition issues, which are part of the negative experiences some families report.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Recreation and activities stand out

Recreation programming is a frequent point of praise in reviews.

Residents and families describe recreation staff as engaging, with scheduled daily activities and opportunities to join group events. Multiple reviews also mention specific kinds of entertainment and outings, and that recreation teams took extra steps to keep residents involved even for those who were less likely to participate.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication and call response concerns

Some reviewers report major problems getting in touch or getting timely help.

A recurring negative theme is difficulty reaching staff by phone and delays after pressing call bells, including situations where reviewers say staff did not return for hours. Several of these accounts connect the communication gaps to worse outcomes, such as missed follow-through on medical needs and longer periods without assistance.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Parking is frustrating for visitors

Visitor parking is described as a hassle by some families.

Some reviewers call parking the worst part of the visit experience, citing a challenging entry/exit setup and traffic during busy daytime hours. Even when valet parking is mentioned as available, at least one review still describes parking as consistently difficult.

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Features

Housing

  • 202 resident community capacity 202 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 (18 miles away) John F Kennedy International (18 miles away)
  • Long Island - MacArthur (20 miles away) Long Island - MacArthur (20 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (21 miles away) LaGuardia (21 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (24 miles away) Westchester Cty (24 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

This area of Plainview, New York offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking to live in a convenient and comfortable location. With several pharmacies nearby, accessing medication and healthcare supplies is easily accessible. There are also multiple cafes and restaurants for dining out or grabbing a quick bite to eat. The abundance of parks provides opportunities for outdoor recreational activities and enjoying nature. In terms of healthcare, there are several physician offices in close proximity for medical needs. Transportation options include multiple LIRR stations for easy access to surrounding areas. Additionally, there are theaters and places of worship nearby for entertainment and spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this part of Plainview provides a well-rounded community with everything seniors may need for an enjoyable living experience.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • King Kullen (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Mongo's Coffee (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Tad Lane Park (1.3 miles)
  • Bethpage State Park (2.5 miles)
  • Eisenhower Park (5.6 miles)
  • Mill Dam Park (8.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Central Nassau Guidance (1.6 miles)
  • Caring Pediatric Associates (3.2 miles)
  • ENT and Allergy Associates -Melville (3.6 miles)
  • Plainview Medical Group PC (3.8 miles)
  • Di Giovanna Family Care Center (4.5 miles)
  • Maxine S. Postal Clinic (6.8 miles)
  • Dr Pillitieri (7.8 miles)

Transportation

  • LIRR - Bethpage Station (2.1 miles)
  • LIRR - Hicksville Station (2.6 miles)
  • Lirr - Farmingdale Station (3.3 miles)
  • LIRR - Syosset Station (3.7 miles)
  • Atlantic Aviation (5 miles)
  • LIRR - Westbury Station (5.7 miles)
  • Lirr (6.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Gossip Bar & Restaurant (3 miles)
  • Zorn's of Bethpage (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • PDQ 351 (4.3 miles)
  • Houlihan's (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Levittown 1 (3.4 miles)
  • Regal Westbury Imax & RPX (4 miles)
  • Regal Ua Farmingdale (4.3 miles)
  • AMC Roosevelt Field 8 (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nassau University Medical Center (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Hope Institutional Baptist Church (6.4 miles)
  • Community Church of East Williston (8.3 miles)

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