Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home in Jamaica, NY

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  • Interior

    A bright and clean hospital waiting room with chairs and large windows.

  • Windows

    A modern waiting room with people sitting and conversing.

  • Dining

    A chef and a server assisting elderly residents in a nursing home dining hall.

  • Lighting

    People standing in a modern lobby with comfortable seating and large windows.

  • Lobby

    A modern hospital waiting room with seating and a reception desk.

  • Healthcare

    A therapist assists a patient with exercises using a therapy ball in a rehabilitation setting.

  • Reception

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Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home in Jamaica, NY

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Jamaica, NY.

Information last verified:

89-40 135Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11418

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

3.8 from 103 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and communicative.

Many reviewers say staff members are kind and caring, with several mentioning they felt comfortable and supported during short-term rehab, recovery, or longer stays. Multiple comments also point to communication—families describe staff explaining concerns and keeping them informed, while other families criticize delayed responses and follow-up. Across the positive accounts, residents’ comfort, safety, and needs being met are recurring themes.

common 18 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Cleanliness is one of the most consistent points in residents’ and families’ feedback.

A large share of reviews directly call the facility clean, well-kept, or “sparkling,” often pairing that with comments about order and organization. Some reviewers also mention the space feeling bright or well maintained, including areas like rooms and reception. While most feedback is positive on cleanliness, a few reviews focus on unsafe conditions and neglect, which is presented as an exception to the general impression.

common 3 reviews mention this

Diabetes care and special diets

Special attention to diabetes and diet planning comes up repeatedly in reviews.

Several mentions connect care to nutrition and diabetes management, including learning about diabetes from a nutritionist and staff providing diet support. At least one reviewer describes a medication error involving insulin timing, which they attribute to the facility’s handling. Taken together, reviews suggest diet is an area families notice, with experiences ranging from helpful guidance to serious concerns.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food is a recurring point of disagreement among reviewers.

Some reviewers say the food is good or excellent, while others complain it is often cold and lacks variety. A few comments also note that residents’ diets are planned around needs, which aligns with the way special dietary support is mentioned elsewhere. Overall, food quality and meal satisfaction do not land consistently across reviews.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication with social work

Social work communication is a frequent source of frustration for some families.

Several negative reviews specifically call out social work leadership or social workers as dismissive, unprofessional, or slow to respond, describing missed calls and delayed follow-through. Other reviews counter this by thanking the social work team for support during recovery and discharge planning, including staff providing assistance and guidance. This split suggests families’ experiences with social work vary significantly.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 226 resident community capacity 226 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 (5 miles away) John F Kennedy International (5 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (6 miles away) LaGuardia (6 miles away)
  • Newark International (18 miles away) Newark International (18 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

Transportation

  • LIRR - Jamaica Station (0.4 miles)
  • MTA - Sutphin Boulevard Subway Station (0.4 miles)
  • LIRR - Jay / Hall Tower (0.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Briarwood (0.6 miles)
  • Forest Hills – 71st Avenue (2.1 miles)
  • JFK AirTrain (2.8 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Park (1.5 miles)
  • Cunningham Park (3.3 miles)
  • Flushing Meadows Corona Park (3.5 miles)
  • Alley Pond Park (4.5 miles)
  • Herbert Von King Park (6.9 miles)
  • McCarren Park (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse (3.9 miles)
  • White Castle (4.1 miles)
  • Air France Lounge (4.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.4 miles)
  • Burger King (5.2 miles)
  • Ikraveit Foods (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (6.8 miles)
  • Kings County Hospital Center (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • The West (7.1 miles)

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