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Overview of Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Serving residents across Queens County, Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility in Rockaway Park, New York. The 120-bed community is owned and operated by OPOP, LLC under Miriam Kessler. It offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, wound care, and respite care, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS gives the facility a 4-star overall rating, about 27% above New York averages. The Health Inspection sub-rating also scores above the state benchmarks. RN staffing averages 53 minutes per resident per day, 26% above the state’s average of 42 minutes, a meaningful gap in licensed clinical oversight for a community handling higher-acuity residents.

The facility’s inspection record is more mixed. It receives an average of 13.5 deficiencies per year, 165% above New York’s average of 5.1. A March 2024 complaint investigation identified an actual-harm deficiency involving abuse and neglect, along with failures to investigate and report the incident properly. All were corrected by March 2024.

A separate February 2024 complaint investigation cited nine deficiencies involving care planning, resident rights, and life safety systems. Those findings were also corrected by spring 2024. Three enforcement actions have been in the facility’s record since 2017.

Residents have access to amenities including a courtyard and garden, private family rooms, a beauty and barber salon, and spiritual programming. Therapy, recreation, and cultural services are also available.

Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s rehabilitation capacity, memory care unit, and long-term skilled nursing track are best suited for residents seeking a clinically supported placement in the Rockaway Park area of Queens.

Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center operates a 120-bed nursing facility in Salamanca, New York, at 91% occupancy; 109 residents with an average stay of 170 days. The community manages both short-term rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care. A physician is on staff; 24-hour nursing coverage is continuous. Rehabilitation services and respite stays are available, making it suited for older adults in transition from hospitalization or those requiring extended skilled care.

The neighborhood presents as moderately walkable (Walk Score 53). Visiting family can accomplish some errands on foot, though the surrounding area skews car-dependent. This matters for families planning frequent visits or for community integration during the stay.

State inspections have identified recurring themes touching on safety hazards, care practices, and facility maintenance. The facility’s response pattern shows prompt correction of deficiencies, with no documented trajectory of worsening or unresolved issues across the inspection window.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, the standard coverage channels for nursing facility residents. This payer mix supports the facility’s dual role in short-stay rehabilitation (typically Medicare-funded) and longer-term skilled nursing (often Medicaid or private-pay supported).

Overview of Elderwood at Grand Island

Under owner Purti Varma, Elderwood at Grand Island is a 90-bed nursing facility on Grand Island Boulevard in Grand Island, New York. Operated by 2850 Grand Island Boulevard Operating Company, LLC, the home takes Medicare and private pay, giving families flexibility in covering care. At 87 percent occupancy with an average stay of 74 days, it reflects a consistent flow of short-term rehabilitation occupants and those receiving ongoing skilled nursing support.

Rehabilitation is the facility’s clinical focus. It offers subacute rehabilitation alongside specialized programs in oncology and adult day services, so it’s a pragmatic choice for people convalescing from surgery, hospital treatment, or a serious illness. Occupants benefit from total nursing care averaging just over three hours per resident day, with registered nurses on staff to oversee medical needs and care coordination. The physical space supports this rehabilitation mission. A bright, spacious rehab gym equipped with cutting-edge equipment is available for therapy work, and the environment combines a home-like atmosphere with beautifully adorned common spaces. Daily housekeeping and laundry services lessen the burden on families, while complimentary Wi-Fi and a schedule of lively social activities help occupants stay connected and engaged during their stay. Meals are designed to be a pleasant part of the day at every sitting. The neighborhood scores 47 for walkability, meaning visitors will find some nearby services walkable, though most trips from the facility will involve transportation.

State health inspections by the New York Department of Health have noted deficiencies corrected within weeks to months.

When touring, families contemplating the home can ask how safety and care-plan protocols are maintained.

Overview of Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Argyle is a small town in Washington County, about as far upstate as you can get while still being in New York. Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare sits on Route 40 there, a 122-bed nursing home and memory care facility with a Walk Score of 25. Transportation is required for almost everything; this is rural, and that is the baseline expectation for anyone considering a placement here.

What the data does show is a facility running close to full. Occupancy sits at 96.5 percent, and the average length of stay is 192 days. That is a long-stay population. This is not primarily a rehab-and-discharge facility; it is a place where people tend to stay.

Memory care is a confirmed care type, which is consistent with that picture. The facility also has a doctor on staff, 24-hour nursing coverage, and a pet-friendly policy.

Named programs include RehabStrong™, a Nutrition Program, and Health Programs. Rehabilitation and short-term rehab services are also on record.

Nursing care totals 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day. LPNs carry the largest individual share at 1 hour and 1 minute, registered nurses contribute 28 minutes, and nurse aides add 2 hours and 2 minutes.

New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, handles oversight. Inspections here have tended to address emergency preparedness and resident rights and protections. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, operated by Washington Operations Associates, LLC.

Washington Center is a long-term, memory-care-capable nursing facility in rural Washington County, suited for residents who need sustained skilled nursing and dementia support, with the practical advantage of broad payment acceptance and on-site physician coverage.

Overview of Hillside Manor Rehab & Extended Care Center

Operated by Hillside Manor Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center, LLC, under owner Jeffrey Jackson, Hillside Manor Rehab & Extended Care Center is a 400-bed skilled nursing facility with a strong focus on post-acute rehabilitation. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

Residents stay an average of 176 days, which is a mix of residents recovering from acute medical events and those needing extended skilled nursing care. Rehabilitation is a primary focus, with dedicated post-acute care, the Optum program, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and therapeutic recreation. These services make the facility a practical option for residents recovering from surgery, a cardiac event, or a hospital stay that requires ongoing rehabilitation.

The average amount of nursing care per resident per day is about 3 hours and 37 minutes. Registered nurses provide 46 minutes of care per day, nurse aides provide 2 hours and 17 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 27 minutes.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 29, meaning it is car-dependent. A few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, but most errands and visits require driving.

Amenities on-site include a gymnasium, therapeutic recreation programs, personal laundry service, beauty and barber services, cable television, and an outdoor patio. The dining program has culturally diverse menu options for residents’ dietary preferences.

State inspections by the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care have identified issues related to care planning, medication management, safety protocols, and documentation. The facility has addressed these findings as part of its ongoing regulatory compliance efforts.

Located on Meltzer Court in Cicero, New York, The Cottages at Garden Grove is a skilled nursing community operated by Plaza Nursing Home Company Inc under owner John Bergemann. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The 156-bed home has an occupancy rate of 83%. It has maintained a moderately full census as it cares for residents that stay an average of 129 days.

Daily nursing support averages about 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work together to provide residents’ direct care needs. The community also offers rehabilitation services for residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery and those working to regain strength and function.

State inspections have identified issues related to infection control, assistance with activities of daily living, and safety practices. The facility has corrected all cited deficiencies and demonstrated responsiveness to regulatory oversight.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 17, making it car-dependent. Visiting family members will generally need a vehicle, and most errands require driving. The setting is best for families who travel by car more than those who prefer a walkable location.

Overview of Cuba Memorial Hospital Inc Snf

Cuba Memorial Hospital Inc Snf is a skilled nursing facility located in Cuba, NY. It offers 24/7 urgent care, rehabilitation services, and skilled nursing care. The hospital has been serving the community since 1925, providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Alice Hyde Medical Center sits at 45 Sixth Street in Malone, New York, a 135-bed nursing home in a genuinely walkable part of Franklin County. Walk Score puts the neighborhood at 72 out of 100, which means most errands, a coffee run, a pharmacy stop, don’t require a car. Right now the facility is home to 107 residents, filling about 79 percent of its beds.

Nurse aides carry the biggest chunk of hands-on care, putting in 2 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day, things like bathing, dressing, and helping people get around. Registered nurses average 40 minutes per resident daily, and licensed practical nurses average 41 minutes.

Alice Hyde is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and residents pay through a combination of Medicaid, Medicare, and private funds, so families have more than one path to cover a stay. There’s also a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program running on site, state-approved, which means some of the staff training happens right there in the building rather than somewhere else.

Alice Hyde runs both a Resident Council and a Family Council, and they’re described as active, not just names on paper. Residents get together regularly to talk through policies, care quality, and activities, and families do the same.

New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, handles inspections here, showing up unannounced to check the facility against state and federal standards. The themes that keep coming up involve hazardous-materials and environmental safety, how care gets planned and documented, and resident rights. Put all of it side by side, walkable location, a nurse-aide-heavy staffing model, working resident and family councils, and multiple ways to pay, and you get a picture of a mid-sized nursing home built around routine, hands-on daily care with some real structure for family involvement.

Overview of Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Operated by Rosewood Care, LLC under owner Inter-Ocean Family, Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an 80-bed skilled nursing home on Troy Road in Rensselaer, New York. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The home has an occupancy rate of 94%. Residents stay an average of 98 days, which is a mix of post-acute rehabilitation patients and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Rehabilitation is the facility’s primary focus. The home offers specialized short-term rehabilitation programs along with general skilled nursing care and respite services. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident. Registered nurses and nurse aides provide 24-hour care. This level of staffing supports residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay.

Residents enjoy comfortable rooms with quality furnishings, bedside phones, and flat-screen cable television. A chef and dietitian prepare three daily meals served in an elegant dining room, with menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs. The activity program includes cultural and educational events, professional entertainment, fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, study groups, recreational activities, and community outings.

The Walk Score for the neighborhood is 61. Some errands can be accomplished on foot; other errands require a car. The neighborhood is convenient for families nearby who visit regularly.

State inspections have identified problems with care planning, medication management, and life safety systems. The facility has been working to resolve these problems and improve its compliance. Families considering Rosewood should take a tour to view its rehabilitation setting and learn more about its daily care and activity programs.

Overview of Eden Heights of Eden

Eden Heights, nestled in Eden, New York, is an assisted living community where seniors thrive in independence, friendships, and fulfillment. With a serene country hilltop setting offering picturesque views, the community values independence and contentment as essential aspects of resident life. Eden Heights fosters a cozy, home-like atmosphere while providing diverse recreational and social programs and personal care services.

The amenities and assisted living facilities at Eden Heights reflect a commitment to residents’ comfort and well-being. The community features a beauty salon and barber shop, ensuring convenient grooming services. Housekeeping, linen, and personal laundry services relieve residents of household chores and promote a hassle-free living experience. Eden Heights is dedicated to offering a nurturing environment where seniors can embrace an active lifestyle and enjoy the comforts of home while receiving personalized care and support.