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St Josephs Home is a nursing home in Ogdensburg, NY, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The respite program is suited to families seeking temporary care during a caregiver’s absence. The home has 82 beds, giving families its confirmed capacity without indicating how rooms are arranged.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 56m per resident/day, representing the recorded amount of nurse staffing time assigned to each resident daily. St Josephs Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, with Medicare potentially covering short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid helping when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay meaning care is paid for directly.

Pastoral care is also available for residents who want that form of support.

Overview of Oceanside Care Center

Oceanside Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Oceanside, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include long term care and around the clock nursing, while memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for a resident at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs round the clock nursing or memory care supervision.

The center has 100 beds, with 98% occupancy, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment pathways for covered or privately funded care.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available through temporary rehabilitation, supporting a resident recovering from illness, injury, or a hospital stay during a temporary care period. Therapeutic recreation, community trips, group counseling, yoga, Zumba, and religious services provide structured activities and support beyond nursing care. A salon, along with a diverse kosher menu and kosher dietary service, gives residents access to personal grooming and meals prepared around kosher dietary needs. A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Garden Care Center is a nursing home in Franklin Square, NY, offering skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Garden Care Center may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

Short term rehabilitation and subacute care support recovery after an illness, injury or hospital stay, while long term services provide ongoing care for residents who need continued support. Outpatient services allow care without an overnight stay, and prehab services help prepare a person for a planned procedure or treatment. The community has 150 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2h 46m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families these payment paths for eligible care and services. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. That can support more independence outside the home.

Overview of Friendly Home

Situated in Rochester, NY, Friendly Home is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice care. With nursing services on-site, continuous clinical support is provided for those who require it. Those with memory-related conditions also receive specialized care in a supervised environment.

Additionally, hospice care supports residents who need end-of-life care, while recovery support is provided for those in rehabilitation. Of 200 beds, 89% are currently occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families a variety of options to cover care costs.

The art gallery, gift shop, and cafe offer places to view art, shop for small items, or get refreshments. The community is also awarded the Best Nursing Home of 2026 by Newsweek.

Overview of Atrium Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing

Atrium Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while short-term rehabilitation supports residents during a temporary recovery. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care and may benefit from rehabilitation during recovery.

The community has 380 beds, making it one of the larger nursing communities, with more residents and staff and more programming. Occupancy is 97%, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Clinical programs include orthopedic rehabilitation and wound care, giving residents access to services focused on musculoskeletal recovery and wound treatment. Residents can spend time on a large outdoor patio, visit the salon, eat in restaurant-style dining, and attend on-site religious services. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, and River Manor operates the community.

Overview of Island Nursing and Rehab Center

Island Nursing and Rehab Center is a 120 bed nursing home in Holtsville, NY. It offers skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured, supervised setting. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The combination of memory care and skilled nursing may be a good fit for a resident who needs both cognitive supervision and nursing support. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nurse time assigned to each resident across a day.

Payment options include Medicare for eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for eligible care, and private pay for families paying directly. Island Nursing and Rehab Center also offers rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation, giving residents a setting for time limited recovery without arranging care elsewhere.

Adult Day Care, Social Adult Day Care, and a Medical Adult Day Program provide daytime services. The medical program focuses on health related needs. Island Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operates the community.

Overview of Park Gardens Rehabilitation Center

Park Gardens Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Bronx, NY, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Continuous clinical support may suit a resident with needs that require ongoing attention. The home has 200 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller setting.

Its 90% occupancy means most beds are in use, so available placements can change. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, not long-term residence. Medicaid may help cover a long stay for an eligible resident, while private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse time available for each resident’s care. Park Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operates the community.

Overview of Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Brooklyn, NY, in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. It offers home care, nursing care, skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care onsite around the clock, while home care supports someone who remains in their own residence.

The home provides both short term and long term care. Short term rehabilitation helps a resident work toward recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, while respite care may suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Nursing services are available for people recovering as well as for those who require ongoing care.

Opened in 1970, the home has 200 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 7 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Complex Medical & Nursing Services and consulting medical specialists support residents with complex medical needs and specialist consultations.

Residents can receive dialysis onsite rather than traveling elsewhere for treatment. Registered dietitians provide nutritional management to meet dietary requirements, and therapeutic recreation adds organized recreational activities. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicare is used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may apply when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment.

Overview of Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in New Rochelle, NY, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, and 24 hour staffing provides continuous coverage for residents with ongoing clinical needs.

The community has 160 beds, with a 96% occupancy rate, so most beds are occupied. Physical therapy and recreational therapy support recovery and give residents access to therapeutic activities within the facility. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, and the combination of nursing care and rehabilitation may suit someone who needs ongoing clinical support during recovery.

Overview of Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care is a nursing home in Bronx, NY, offering skilled nursing with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation supports residents recovering from an illness or hospital stay who need recovery focused care for a limited period, while long term nursing care is available for those who need ongoing nursing support. The combination may suit someone whose needs range from rehabilitation to continued care.

The community has 200 beds and is 99% occupied, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident; a doctor is on staff, and 24 hour staffing keeps care personnel present around the clock. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare is used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support eligible residents requiring longer term care, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.