Choosing a nursing home involves balancing price and quality. In Manhattan, where the cost of living is four times the national average, that can be a Herculean endeavor. Medicare, the U.S. government's elderly insurance program, ranks nursing homes according to how well they score on health inspections, staffing ratios and certain quality measures. The agency advises consumers to consider their personal resources, expectations and needs prior to choosing a facility.
Village Nursing Home
Village Nursing Home is located near the Meat District. Their full-time residential facility caters to senior citizens requiring health care for their chronic conditions. The facility offers professional speech therapy, occupational therapy, audiology and physical therapy. Upon admission, the facility assigns a social worker to each resident. Village Nursing Home also has a special section dedicated to Alzheimer's patients. In addition to its long-term residential program, the facility also offers short-term rehabilitation care. As of August 2010, the daily cost is $550.
Village Nursing Home
154 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
212-337-5600
villagecare.org
Isabella Geriatric Center
The Isabella Geriatric Center is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Manhattan community since 1875. The facility spans four acres along the Harlem River. Isabella is truly a full-service facility, offering adult day care in addition to the nursing home, as well as childcare and adult rehabilitation programs. It also serves as a senior center to area residents. Isabella charges $450 per day for its residential program, as of August 2010.
Isabella Geriatric Center
515 Audubon Avenue
New York, NY 10040
212-342-9245
isabella.org
Amsterdam Nursing Home
Amsterdam Nursing Home is situated between Columbia University and the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. The facility is affiliated with the New York Presbyterian Healthcare System. This relationship allows Amsterdam to serve seniors with chronic medical conditions. Nursing home residents are able to access Amsterdam's short- and long-term rehabilitation programs, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Amsterdam also offers an adult day care program. The admissions office at Amsterdam provides individual quotes for anyone considering residency at the facility.
Amsterdam Nursing Home
1060 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
212-316-7700
amsterdamcares.org
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center provides residential care to children from birth to age 21. Children admitted to the facility may have a range of physical and developmental problems including neurological disease, brain injury, heart disease, chromosome disorders or cerebral palsy. Elizabeth Seton staff work with families to provide social services, education, psychological services and pastoral care. Elizabeth Seton provides fee quotes after families have received an admissions tour.
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center
590 Avenue of The Americas
New York, NY 10011
646-459-3600
setonpediatric.org
