Page 36 of Best Nursing Homes in New York State

Overview of Palatine Nursing Home

Palatine Nursing Home is in Palatine Bridge, New York, and offers palliative care alongside skilled nursing. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support. The home may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care or comfort focused support.

Opened in 1963, the home has 70 beds. Cosden operates it, and Roxanne Barrett is the director. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can matter when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay provides a direct payment route. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available within the home, giving residents access to several rehabilitation disciplines in one setting. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day.

Overview of Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

Situated in Guilderland, NY, Our Lady of Mercy Life Center is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses, supported by 24-hour staffing, ensure residents receive care whenever needed. Rehabilitation services, along with short-term rehab, are also available to provide recovery-focused care for residents, particularly after an illness or injury.

The community welcomes those seeking short-term stays through respite care, helping primary caregivers to travel or rest. Of 160 beds, 146 are currently in use, indicating a 91.3% occupancy. Additionally, residents receive a total of 3 hours and 44 minutes of nursing care per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, allowing several ways to cover costs.

Overview of Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center

Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in West Islip, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious or end of life needs. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow from rehabilitation or skilled nursing to memory, hospice, or palliative support without starting over in a new community.

With 345 beds, the center is among the larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than smaller homes. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The community is operated by Our Lady of Consolation Geriatric Care Center.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, orthopedic care, neurological care, cognitive care, restorative feeding, orthotic services, amputee rehabilitation, and the Pathway to Home program. These services give residents targeted support for recovery and daily function. Restaurant style menus use locally grown produce and include special meals for holidays, while religious services are available for residents who observe them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows care to be funded directly.

A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who can go out independently may be able to walk for certain nearby errands.

Overview of Elderwood at Wheatfield

Elderwood at Wheatfield is a nursing home in Niagara Falls, NY, offering skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of memory care and nursing services may be a good fit for someone who needs both cognitive supervision and ongoing medical care. The home has 123 beds, with 93% occupancy, meaning nearly all beds are in use at the stated occupancy level and availability can change as residents move in or out. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Private and semi private rooms are available for residents who want a room alone or with a roommate. Subacute rehabilitation and oncology are among the community’s named programs, giving residents access to those service areas within the facility. A spacious rehabilitation gym supports therapy services, while enclosed patios and gardens provide outdoor space. Pets are allowed.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help cover a longer stay when savings do not, and private pay uses personal funds. Michelle Hardy serves as director, and the community is operated by 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who does not drive.

DeGraff Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in North Tonawanda, NY, providing ongoing nursing support and help with daily needs for residents who need more care than independent living can provide. The home has 80 beds, with 96 percent occupied, so most beds are in use. Kaleida Health operates the facility.

A barber and beautician are available on site, allowing residents to receive grooming services without leaving the facility. Leisure activities and entertainment provide scheduled ways to spend time during the day.

Overview of Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Middletown, NY. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery or help maintain daily function. The combination suits a resident who needs ongoing nursing care while receiving rehabilitation services.

The community has 98 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time associated with each resident. That figure helps families understand how much nursing attention is allocated across the day.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care based on eligibility and available resources. HRNC Operating operates Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Overview of Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Carthage, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and clinical oversight. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs clinical care along with rehabilitation or longer-term support.

The 90-bed community has a 98% occupancy rate, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, stroke care, orthopedic care, cardiac care, pain management and wound care, giving residents recovery-focused support for these needs. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care, and CLR Carthage operates the community.

Lawrence Nursing Care Center is a nursing home with a 200-bed capacity in Arverne, NY, that offers hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. With long-term care and skilled nursing, residents receive ongoing support for complex medical needs. Rehabilitation services are also available to help improve residents’ mobility. Residents can also access care whenever needed with 24-hour staffing.

Occupancy is at 95% with 190 beds occupied. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Margaret Alade serves as the director.

Programs include subacute care, comfort care and palliative care, post-surgical care, a specialized cognitive program, and wound care with wound vac services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families public benefit and direct payment options for covered care and services.

Overview of Hope Center for Hiv and Nursing Care

Hope Center for Hiv and Nursing Care provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Bronx, NY. Skilled nursing gives residents licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports longer term stays for people who need ongoing nursing services. Short term rehabilitation is available for temporary recovery, with rehabilitation services that include the GO Rehab Program.

The community has 66 beds. Hope Center Operations operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 3h 11m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Eligible residents and families therefore have several ways to fund care, depending on their circumstances.

Listed programs include dialysis care, HIV/AIDS care, dementia care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, pain management, and pulmonary care. Those programs matter for residents whose nursing needs include one of these areas. Short term rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone recovering from an illness or injury who needs nursing support during a temporary stay.

Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 216 bed nursing home in Dunkirk, NY offering memory care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Memory care may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of oversight.

Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. On site dialysis means residents who require dialysis can receive it without arranging transportation to another location. Cardiac management is also available, and Esteem Salons provides beautician and barber services five days a week for on site grooming.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use public coverage or pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently; Dunkirk Operating operates the community.