I went to look at Harbor House. I was given a lot of information. I was shown both community areas, as well as the different levels of rooms that they have available. In addition to Harbor House, the staff also showed me the other facility, which is their assisted living. Harbor House is the memory care section of the facility. After she heard my story and describing my uncle's symptoms and where he's at, she felt like he's kind of in-between; that is why she wanted to show me both places and the residents. So everything is up in the air for me right now, but I was very satisfied with the tour and what I got to see and hear.
She showed me the rooms. They had some artwork that the residents had done, and those were on display. When I was visiting it was lunchtime in both facilities, so the residents were all in the dining rooms. She showed me all the different rooms where they have the activities. Some of them are quiet rooms if you want to get away from it all and just sit, read, or whatever. It was good.
Harbor House Oyster Bay, NY
Offers Memory Care
4 Reviews
150 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Harbor House
Memory Care Reviews for Harbor House
November 14, 2021
I visited this facility
September 29, 2021
I visited this facility
I did a tour of Harbor House. They have both memory care and assisted living for unimpaired people. The Memory Care Unit was the largest that we saw it. They split up the residents into three groups based on their cognitive ability, which was a positive for us. The staff was very good, but the facility, not so good. There was one thing about the tour that concerned us.
They explained how they were set up. Then we got to see how they interact with the residents. They left out one very important fact that I learned independently, and that was that they or the business is about to be sold. I heard separately that a change in ownership was imminent, but they did not mention that to me, which was a no, no; that was a mistake.
August 08, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother just moved into Harbor House, and I like the idea that there's three separate areas in three separate floors. All the residents are of three different situations, some are very off, some are right on top of it and beginning to become forgetful once or twice, and then it gets worse; the residents that have gotten really bad. The adjustment from first floor to second floor to third floor varies on individuals. The entire unit is specifically for people like her. We knew through the neurologist that it's getting worse. We don't have to leave one place to go to another place when we can stay in the same location. It may be a different floor, or a different room, but we know our level of care will be fine. The neurologist comes in on a regular basis, and lets us know if she needs better care, or different care. The staff is first class, they are professional, and they are nice. They were an open book, which my wife and I enjoyed. They said, "Call me if you need me," as opposed to, "I work 9:00 to 5:00, and at 5:01, I won't pick up the phone," it's not what we wanted. We got excellent care from top management to the aides in the caring section working with the residents themselves. The rooms were not as important, and for a simple reason. The Harbor House staff made it very clear to us they want the residents out of the room. They want them participating and doing things outside the room. The room is just to sleep. The rooms were of less importance to my wife and I; it was more like a bed, a dresser, and a night table. To have a fancy bed or a fancy room was not that important. We kind of agreed with the people at the Harbor House that we want my mom outside communicating, talking, and eating, as opposed to sitting in a room and looking at a beautiful room, out of a beautiful window. We weren't interested in that, we were interested in her participating as much as she could outside of the room, so the room was secondary. The amenities were fine, from having a menu at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to an attractive outdoor environment. On a nice day, they can sit with other people of the residence, and enjoy themselves in a nice atmosphere from a garden to a veranda. For activities, they talk about trivia, arts and crafts, they talked about bingo, and they talked about music. The grounds are immaculate, and the cleanliness is immaculate. Everything was exactly what they said it was going to be, from getting medication on time, to taking a shower every day, getting assistance, and helping to dress her. They answered all our questions to our satisfaction, and we decided to go that route thinking this was the perfect place for my mom. The cleanliness was fine. It is never a problem at all, from dust that we did not see, to the floors being very clean, and everything else. Everything looked topnotch. It was first class.
May 07, 2019
I visited this facility
Harbor House is set up specifically for all ranges of dementia patients. It's very well thought out as far as like not having doors on the closet, so the person is not always wondering what's inside the closet. The facility is geared toward people who have dementia, and it feels more clinical. They're very detailed as far as what they have to offer a person who has dementia. The staff member came across extremely well. It could be a good fit for someone else, but it wasn't for us.
Provider Response
Dear visitor of Harbor House, Thank you for touring our facility and for taking the time to write a review. We found your review to be honest and insightful . You were able to capture our essence, mission and passion during your brief visit . As you stated Harbor House is a community specializing in the care of residents coping with varying stages of dementia. To that end we must think through every aspect of our residents’ lives from their clinical needs, such as having the highest care to client ratio and a highly trained nursing staff, to their entertainment and cognitive stimulation with a creative and rich therapeutic recreation program. I, as the operator, along with my colleagues applaud you for recognizing some of the features and methods that set us apart. You mentioned closet doors as an example, I could easily mention 60 additional things that are specific to the building which were implemented with great thought for the population in our care. Our entire staff is specially trained in dementia care to cater to our residents . We have an in house 40 hour a week trainer that continues to educate our staff with the most up to date ideas and innovations to make our residents’ lives more meaningful, dignified, tranquil and comfortable. It is a work in progress. After 17 years we can not sit on our laurels and be satisfied with our results . Every day in Harbor House is another challenge that needs to be overcome since not one day is the same for any of us and especially for those afflicted with a cognition based illness . Mediocrity is not a word that works well in Harbor House. Harbor House is all about dementia care and shortly our entire Oyster Bay Campus will be as well. We started 17 years ago as the very first NYS assisted living community geared specifically towards to needs of the cognitively impaired and will soon be the first complete and integrated dementia campus on Long Island. We understand that our level of support is not right for everyone. It is our hope that with all of the lovely housing and care options surrounding us that you found the right fit for your loved one. If you should require resources or any assistance in the future we would be happy to help and wish you all the best.
Questions about Harbor House
What programs or activities does Harbor House offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We offer our residents many activities to keep them socially engaged. We actually separate our residents by their cognitive and social abilities in Harbor House. So our residents feel comfortable around their peers and are able to actively participate in the daily activities. We have three floors in Harbor House. Our first floor is our higher functioning resident population, our third floor has our residents that are in the moderate stages of the disease and our second floor is for residents who are in later stages of the disease. Each floor has their own activity calendar so the activities are appropriate for the residents living there. We have sensory gardens, musical entertainment, sing along, arts and crafts, card games, trivia, brain games and more for all that live with us
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
All residents are assessed prior to move in by our Administrator. Once the resident is living with us we are assessing daily by all hands-on staff and supervisors how the resident is functioning and if anything needs to be changed to their care plan.
What techniques does Harbor House use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We will encourage our residents during meal time to eat and drink. We can also cut up our residents food if needed, verbalize to them what is on their plate if they have eyesight issues and if needed we can also feed our residents throughout the meal process.
How does Harbor House keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our nurse case manager or supervisors in our wellness department will let family members know of any specific changes to their loved ones' health by phone or email (whichever is preferred by the family.) When the resident is seen by the doctor we will also let the family member know if anything has been changed to their loved ones' care plan by the doctor and if needed the doctor will also speak with the family. Our administrator Krystal as well as the wellness staff are always available to speak with families when needed.
Describe the neighborhood around Harbor House. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Harbor House is located in the heart of Oyster Bay. We are set back off the main street with a beautiful neighborhood behind us. We are not far from the water!
Is Harbor House affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are not affiliated with any specific hospital or nursing home if the need should arise. However, North Shore Glen Cove Hospital and North Shore Syosset Hospital are our 911 hospitals and we have many professional contacts out there to guide our families to the appropriate place for long-term or short-term care if ever needed.
Costs for Harbor House
Services and Amenities of Harbor House
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Memory Care Starting At: $4230/month
Room and housing options
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
- Financial Aid
- Financial Guidance Extra: Unkown
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 136
- Staff Patient Ratio: 5:01
Nurses
- Nurses Extra: Yes
Range of services
- Personal Care Assistants
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Types of care
- Dressing And Grooming
- Bathing And Toileting
- Exercise
- Meal Preparation
Screening
- In Person Interviews
Training
- Continual Training
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
- Ethics
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Check
- Payment Options Extra: Unkown
Licenses
- State Licenses: 400-F-313
About Harbor House
At Oyster Bay Manor Assisted Living, we provide gracious assisted living at affordable prices with a comprehensive care program. Enjoy the life ahead of you surrounded by a caring community. Join in activities, find a friend around every corner and celebrate each day.
Experience a carefree way of life at Oyster Bay Manor.
Services
In House Services
- Three nutritious meals per day
- Daily housekeeping, laundry and linen services
- Maintenance of resident rooms
- 50-channel cable provided
- Trips and outings to local places of interest
- A variety of therapeutic recreational activities
- Weekly religious services
- Beauty parlor/barbershop
- Case management services
- Assistance with alternate placement
Comprehensive Medical Services
- Pre-admission home visit and/or assessment
- Assistance obtaining pre-admission paperwork
- Superior nursing staff
- Board-certified specialty consultants
(Audiology, Cardiology, Dental, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gerontology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonology, Urology) - Medication management
- Coordination of medical appointments
- Pharmacy services
- On-site diagnostic services
(X-rays, laboratory testing, EKGs, echocardiograms, Doppler testing) - Quarterly cognitive assessment
- Assistance with personal care
What Makes Us Special
Oyster Bay Manor exudes a warm & welcome atmosphere from the moment you step in the door. Our owner is on premises and available to meet with you
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