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Long Island State Veterans Home in Stonybrook, NY

Long Island State Veterans Home is a nursing home community in Stonybrook, NY.

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Long Island State Veterans Home in Stonybrook, NY

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100 Patriots Road, Stonybrook, NY 11790

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

4.9 from 139 reviews
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Overall Review of Long Island State Veterans Home

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Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, respectful care from staff.

Many reviews emphasize that the staff treats residents and visitors with respect, kindness, and dignity, and that communication is reliable. Families also describe prompt attention when questions come up, including nurses and aides arriving after call-bell requests. Several reviewers highlight teamwork across roles like nurses, social workers, therapy staff, and administration.

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Clean facility and grounds

The facility’s cleanliness stands out across resident and family reports.

Reviewers repeatedly mention that the building is clean, well taken care of, and odor-free, with bright, spacious areas noted in multiple units. A number of reviews also comment on maintained grounds and outdoor spaces, describing them as peaceful and well cared for. Cleanliness is often paired with comments about a calm, welcoming environment for both residents and visitors.

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Skilled nursing and medical support

Skilled nursing support is a consistent point of praise in reviews.

Several reviewers describe the community as well-suited for needs that require supervised care, rehab, and ongoing nursing support. Families often mention that medical concerns are addressed promptly and that staff coordinate across disciplines, including doctors, nurses, and therapy teams. Reviews also call out medication management and bedside communication that helps families feel informed during changes in condition.

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Activities and day programs

Many residents stay engaged thanks to frequent activities and therapy.

Reviewers frequently mention recreation and scheduled activities, describing a busy calendar with events and outings. Multiple reviews also reference day-program support, including adult day healthcare attendance and structured daily schedules with staff supervision. For some families, activities are part of why residents seem happier and more connected during their stay.

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Transportation costs can add up

One recurring drawback involves the cost of transportation.

While transportation is available for adult day needs, at least one reviewer says they don’t use the ambulette service because the costs feel high. Other parts of the experience are described positively, but this price concern stands out as the main limitation mentioned in reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 350 resident community capacity 350 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

  • Long Island - MacArthur (8 miles away) Long Island - MacArthur (8 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

Physicians

  • Long Island State Veterans Home (0 miles)
  • Stony Brook Cancer Center (0.6 miles)
  • University Associates In Ob/gyn (0.7 miles)
  • University Surgical Center (0.8 miles)
  • Stand-Up MRI of East Setauket (0.9 miles)
  • Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology Group (0.9 miles)
  • Stony Brook Orthopedics (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Main Lobby (0.7 miles)
  • John T Mather Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • St Charles Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • St Catherine of Siena Medical Center (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Student Activities Center (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Crazy Beans (2.4 miles)
  • Nesconset Bagel Cafe (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chili's Grill & Bar (1.5 miles)
  • Green Tea Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • Fratelli's Bagel Express (1.8 miles)
  • Burger King (2 miles)
  • Strathmore Bagels (2 miles)
  • Lake Grove Diner (2.5 miles)
  • Red Lobster (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Duane Reade (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Stony Brook 17 (2.4 miles)
  • Regal Ronkonkoma (5.2 miles)
  • Island 16 Cinema de Lux (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Avalon Park & Preserve (2.4 miles)
  • Selden Dog Park (2.9 miles)
  • West Meadow Beach (3.4 miles)
  • Heritage Park (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Suffolk Transportation Coram (5.7 miles)
  • LIRR - Ronkonkoma Station (6.7 miles)

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