Best Memory Care in Suffolk County, NY

Overview of The Arbors at Bohemia

The Arbors at Bohemia is a 200-bed licensed Adult Home administrated by Arcadia Management, Inc. at 1065 Smithtown Avenue in Bohemia, New York, in Suffolk County. The facility is a sister community to The Arbors at Islandia West and is part of a five-community Long Island network under The Arbors Assisted Living brand. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Starting price is $5,100 per month.

Four named programs operate at The Arbors at Bohemia: assisted living, the Transitions Neighborhood (a bridge environment for independent residents who benefit from additional support), memory care, and the Heroes Welcome Program for military and first responder community members. All-inclusive pricing applies regardless of care level, with no additional fees as needs change. Housekeeping, linen service, and utilities are included. Six confirmed amenities are available: personalized care, restaurant-style dining with farm-to-table cuisine, wellness department, transportation services, activities and programming, and 24-hour support.

Daily activities include music, crafts, exercise, and social clubs. Rehabilitation and respite services are confirmed.

The New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, conducted one inspection on September 8, 2022, identifying 2 deficiencies related to resident services and medication management and storage licensing. A plan of correction was approved. Zero complaints appear on record against a state average of 79. No enforcement actions are listed.

Only one inspection is on file; a broader compliance trend cannot be assessed.

Families should confirm whether inspections have been completed since September 2022 and ask about corrective actions taken following the medication management and storage licensing deficiency.

Overview of The Arbors at Islandia West

The Arbors at Islandia West is a 200-bed assisted living community at 1515 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia, New York (Suffolk County), Adult Home and operated by Arcadia Management, Inc. The community provides all-inclusive assisted living beginning at $4,400 monthly, with specialized neighborhoods for transition support and memory care. Chef-prepared, farm-to-table meals are included. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab are available.

A Heroes Welcome Program serves military veterans. Twenty-four-hour staffing includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Engagement programming provides daily activities for social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual wellness. The downtown Islandia location is 0.3 miles from the city center.

The facility does not accept pets.

New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care inspection records reflect excellent compliance. Across seven inspections from September 2021 through May 2024, the facility recorded 3 deficiencies total; 1 per year, 80% better than New York state average of 5.1. September and November 2021 surveys cited isolated records and reporting deficiencies. February 2023 survey cited one general provisions deficiency.

All subsequent inspections: June 2023 complaint survey, December 2023 period surveys, March 2024 relicensure survey, and May 2024 complaint survey, showed zero violations. Clear improvement trajectory with recent surveys consistently free of deficiencies. Four formal complaints on record (2 per 100 occupied beds, significantly better than state average of 49.9). No enforcement actions.

With zero violations in recent inspections, The Arbors suits families seeking large-scale assisted and memory care. Verify memory care staff training and protocols before enrollment.

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