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Jan05Bride Posted: Jul 29, 2005 11:49 AM+

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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 11:49 AM

Nursing Homes in Suffolk?

Anyone have any reccomendations for nursing homes in the Huntington area? My grandfather had a stroke yesterday and it looks like he'll be needed 24 hour care and we want to find something nice for him.

He's not old/fragile, in fact he's pretty active and healthy otherwise, so a nice facility/home would be better than a sterile-hospital type setting.
We're still waiting for the final prognosis but I need to know where to start looking. If anyone has any experience with a good facility, please let me know.

~Lisa

fleeflee Posted: Jul 29, 2005 05:46 PM+

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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 05:46 PM

Re: Nursing Homes in Suffolk?

huntington hills in Melville is great as is Gurwin in Commack.
Good Luck!

Sasha96 Posted: Jul 29, 2005 06:33 PM+

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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 06:33 PM

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I worked at Gurwin once and it was a nice facility.

Jen_n_Dale Posted: Jul 29, 2005 09:00 PM+

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Posted: Jul 29, 2005 09:00 PM

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It is not in huntington but right off of exit 63 on the LIE. Island Rehab. I have known quite of few people in there and they really take excelelnt care of their patients.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jul 30, 2005 10:22 AM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 10:22 AM

Re: Nursing Homes in Suffolk?

Would he be well enough to live in an assisted living facility?
All the nursing homes are going to have that 'hospital' feel. My grandmother was lived in Senior Quarters (now called Atria) in East Northport for about 5 years, and it was very nice, like a hotel. They have 24-hour nurses there, but they are not there to always provide asisstance to the residence. If your grandpa needs help with eating, going to the bathroom, etc, then he will need a nurding home. If you are just concerned about him living at home alone, then assisted living would be great for him.
When my grandma got really sick, she went to gurwin. It has that hospital feeling, as do all nursing homes.

luvsbob4603 Posted: Jul 30, 2005 02:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 02:28 PM

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my grandmother was in atria thats a good place but when my grandmother got worse she was in st james nursing homeand thats where she stayed till she passed on 1 year ago!

Blu-ize Posted: Jul 30, 2005 06:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 06:28 PM

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You may want to find out which places Medicare will pay for unless it will be 100% paid for not through Medicare.

MOBLaurel Posted: Jul 30, 2005 06:53 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 06:53 PM

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It is not too from from Huntington, but I can recommend St. Johnland in Kings Park. They just refurnished it and it is really beautiful. My MIL is there and has been for almost 2 years My FIL was there also and to say the least he was very difficult. Also the NYC firefighter that jumped from the burning building was there not too long ago. The staff is very compassionate and accommodating, and the place is beautiful.

Jan05Bride Posted: Jul 30, 2005 07:52 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 07:52 PM

Re: Nursing Homes in Suffolk?

thank you everyone

It looks like the prognosis for him is worse that what we thought. We are looking into nursing homes right now.

Thanks so much for all the advice. I will look into each of them.

slwh2005 Posted: Jul 30, 2005 08:02 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 08:02 PM

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Posted by Jan05Bride

thank you everyone It looks like the prognosis for him is worse that what we thought. We are looking into nursing homes right now.

Thanks so much for all the advice. I will look into each of them.

Lisa - I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. I hope they are wrong about the prognosis & he gets better very soon!!

kel2004 Posted: Jul 30, 2005 08:32 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2005 08:32 PM

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My friend's grandfather has been at Carillon for years now. It's at the corner of Pulaski and Park Avenue.

Jan05Bride Posted: Jul 31, 2005 09:01 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2005 09:01 PM

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Posted by kel2004

My friend's grandfather has been at Carillon for years now. It's at the corner of Pulaski and Park Avenue.

that's one facility we are looking into right now. We need to give the hospital/social worker some places by Tuesday so we'll see.
He looked really good today. He's confused but in a 'jolly' mood which is a nice change from his ripping out his IV's. We have to wait a few more days for some more tests before we can make any definitive decisions on his care. I would love to see him in assisted living if at all possible. Just not sure if it's possible.