Nursing Home Communities in Syracuse, NY

"I chose this facility because it caters to the mentally ill. It's an excellent community and the staff is great. They have a good set of rules and regulations. The place is clean and it's a very caring community. My brother's room is comfortable. Well, he has good days and bad days but it's the same anywhere he is. I like it because the place is like a house. They have a kitchen there and they eat together. The food is nice and healthy as they try not to do a lot of sugar in it. Excellent provider, would surely recommend this to others. "

"I think it's a nice facility. I believe this was developed by the doctors of the hospital so they could have a way of getting their patients out of their chronic visits. The nurses and staff changes now and then but I was quite impressed with the way they handle the patients in there. They seemed to care for the patients and they seemed involved with them. "

"The Oaks is smaller; my mother in law is used to a small facility, and she liked it better than a big place. It’s an independent facility with a capability of adding extra services as they become necessary; you don’t have to move, and that’s another thing we liked. She’s been there for a month, we haven’t seen any issues, and she’s really happy there. "

"My Dad resides at Elderwood. Although he needs help eating the food, it tastes fine. His level of personal care is very good and they actually have activities specific for just the gentlemen, like bocce and horseshoes. He appreciates that. "

"My mother was here for about 6 weeks. When she went in she couldn't walk or do anything for herself. When she left, she was getting up and down and walking by herself. She majorly improved under Sunnysides care. Whether the building wasn't built yesterday or any of that doesn't really matter. I think they did great with her rehabilitation, and all the staff were hard working and friendly the times when i was there. My mother also thought they were great and that's what matters. And that Erika is a goddess. "

"My mother stayed in the Crossings for sub-acute rehab after she fell down the stairs and injured her back. She was there for approximately three weeks, and I stayed with her almost round the clock for the first two days, so had a great view of the facility. I really like The Crossings. The facility itself is modern, green and leafy with outdoor space that residents actually use, and floor to ceiling windows in the rooms. The staff was friendly and professional, and they joked with my mom while getting her to work hard. Every nurse, OT and PT I met was just super caring and professional. The day she moved in there were two problems with her room (hospital bed did not raise and key from drawer was missing) -- both issues were fixed the same day. I would recommend The Crossings without hesitation. "

"The Cottages is more community living. It’s made up of 12 cottages, and each cottage has 12 residents with its own consistent caregivers. They all have their own bedrooms and bathrooms. It’s bright and sunny, and there is a backyard, screened-in porch, and recreation director. It’s just smaller and has much more individualized care, and very close to my brother’s home. The food is all prepared right there in the cottage. They have a big, open kitchen and a nice dining room. It’s all brand new, so it’s very nice. They have bingo, some music, different things that come in, and outings that they can go on. "

"McHarrie Pointe was a very nice facility with very friendly people. The apartments were homey. The dining area was set up in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. Tables were spaced nicely so that people could congregate and gather. I liked that it was nice and bright. They do exercises, puzzles, and various things during the day. I didn't see a lot of people sitting alone. They all had someone with them. There were some residents in the cafeteria sitting together and talking. The only problem was my mom was on the waiting list there, but it would take about six months to a year, and I didn't have that kind of time."

"The Stonehedge Health and Rehabilitation Center was well run, with a very helpful and courteous staff. I was always greeted with a smile and many of the staff knew me by name, which was always a nice thing to know they cared enough about the family members of the resident to remember them. When dealing with the on-site staff, I found them to be well informed about what was happening, they always seemed to have the upmost concern about my grandmother and were very knowledgeable about what was going on in the building, as well as being keenly aware of my grandmother's medical needs.When I would stop by to visit my grandmother, the facility was always clean, well-kept and the residents seemed at ease and peaceful. Some facilities I've been to had a certain chemical odor to them, but that never seemed to be present at Stonehedge. The day rooms and living spaces were always immaculate and on the whole I found this facility to be a great fit for my grandmother. "

"My Mom was a resident of FLCL for 7 months. During her stay, the staff was very caring, loving and compassionate. Of course there are times that someone can't be attended to as quickly as they would like. Nursing homes don't have personal attendants for each resident. I feel the activities personnel encourage all residents to attend the various activities, games, music events, etc. The residents can order from a menu that has a good variety of food choices. Compared to other nursing homes that I have visited, I feel that FLCL deserves a 4 Star rating. To me a 5 Star rating would be if everything was perfect and I think that would be difficult to attain. I would never recommend that a resident be allowed to go to Auburn Community Hospital if they needed hospitalization. "

"The staff at Michaud were very thoughtful, understanding, and professional when it came to my father's Alzheimers and the challenges it created. The nurses were able to cater to his needs and make him feel very comfortable. He needed assistance with every aspect of his day-to-day life, and he was always treated with respect and dignity. The facility itself looked a little outdated, but I had such a good experience with the staff that the appearance of the facility didn't matter. It was kept very clean at all times and before my father died there were a few renovations made, including a new kitchen/sitting area on the second floor. There were some nice benches to sit on outside the front door, so on nice days we could bring Dad outside to sit in the sun. Also, the nursing home had some activities that he really enjoyed, including sing alongs and musical performances.In all, this nursing home put me at ease when it came to my father's care. I felt comfortable knowing that he was being taken care of by such a thoughtful team of nurses. "

"The Commons on St. Anthony is a newer facility. We ended up putting my husband's mother there, and it is lovely. The staff is very friendly. They are very willing to work with us. The room she is in is very clean and beautiful. They serve one big meal at lunch, and it looks very nice. There is a beautiful physical therapy suite on site, and they have a salon. "

"Staff was kind and friendly Rehab was able to get me back home quickly"

"I saw the residents in physical therapy at Oneida Healthcare Center. Our tour guide was very nice. We went there after breakfast. I was kind of sad to see the residents lined up in front of the elevator in wheelchairs; they were not really engaged in conversation or activities at all. The residents who were getting physical therapy seemed happy, and the staff helping them seemed patient with them. I remember there was an odor when we got there. "