Verrazano Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Staten Island, NY.
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100 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many reviewers describe staff as kind, caring, and responsive to families and residents.
Several reviews say the staff treats residents with kindness and pays attention to day-to-day needs. Families mention being able to get questions answered and feel supported during the admission or stay. A number of comments also highlight individual departments like social work and admissions as especially helpful.
A substantial group of reviewers report neglectful care and staffing problems.
On the negative side, multiple reviewers describe not getting assistance, residents left without care, and serious breakdowns in basic needs. Some reviews also mention being unable to reach the facility by phone and describe delays or lack of communication. A few comments go further, saying their loved ones experienced harm while in the building, framing it as avoidable neglect.
Reviews are mixed on cleanliness, cleanliness controls, and general upkeep.
Some reviewers praise the facility environment as clean and say the grounds look well maintained. Others describe dirty floors, outdated or run-down rooms, bugs, and concerns about bathrooms. These conflicting comments suggest that cleanliness and upkeep may not feel consistent across the experiences shared in reviews.
The community offers meal support for special dietary needs.
The dining experience is supported by documented meal planning for special dietary restrictions and diabetes-focused diets. Reviews also reference overall food quality and mealtimes within the broader care experience, which ties dining to residents’ day-to-day support rather than dining as a standalone highlight.
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120 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
Newark International (6 miles away) LaGuardia (15 miles away) John F Kennedy International (16 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesThis area of Staten Island, New York offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living. With multiple parks such as Silver Lake Park and Clove Lakes Park nearby, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and leisurely strolls in nature. The proximity to pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens ensures easy access to medications and healthcare necessities. There are also several cafes for socializing with friends over a cup of coffee, as well as reputable physicians and hospitals for medical care. Transportation options include MTA subway stations for convenient travel around the city and to airports like Newark Liberty International Airport. Additionally, there are delicious dining options ranging from dim sum at Precious Island Dim Sum to seafood at Brooklyn Crab. For entertainment, there are theaters like AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 and Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island within a short distance. Overall, this part of Staten Island provides a vibrant and diverse community for seniors looking for a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.
Verrazano Nursing Home is located at 100 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 in Richmond County, New York
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