Absolute Care of Allegany is a 37-bed skilled nursing facility that sits less than two miles from NYS Thruway I-86 and less than five miles from Olean, NY, which makes it easy for families to visit, and being operated in collaboration with The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care, and VestraCare means they're able to share resources and expertise across several locations, so you get a consistent kind of care and services regardless of where you go. They stick to the philosophy "Legends Caring for Legends," which is their way of saying they value the stories and lives of both residents and staff, and they make sure compassion, innovation, and excellence guide their work. You'll see that their staff includes people like Administrator Scott West, LNHA, and Director of Nursing Buffie Baldwin, RN, as well as Jessica Kramer heading admissions, so there's a steady group you'll get to know if you spend time there.
The facility mainly focuses on long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty services like bariatric care, dialysis, hospice, palliative care, and wound care, including a secure dementia unit for folks who need extra memory support. You'll find therapies like occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy, as well as complex medical care and programs for cardiac and pulmonary rehab, orthopedic care, and tracheostomy or ventilator care, so if someone has medical or rehabilitation needs, they might find what they need here. Post-acute rehabilitation is a big part of what they offer, meaning you can get short-term rehab after a hospital stay or surgery, and there's respite care too, so families can take a break for a short time while their loved ones stay at the facility.
Each resident gets 24-hour skilled nursing care, help with daily activities, and medication support, and there's nursing home care for people who need help over the long-term, so you don't have to worry about being left alone. The care team pays attention to dignity and respect, working to build connection and purpose in daily life, and they also have counseling services for both residents and families, which is helpful when you need someone to talk with about tough times. They've got extra services like telemedicine, guest and family outreach, transportation, podiatry, dental and hearing care, regular visits from nurses, and even a hair salon for personal care. The social and recreational programs run seven days a week, so you can stay as active as you like, and healthy snacks and low sodium meals are always available for those that need them or just want to eat better.
Absolute Care of Allegany is smoke-free and doesn't allow electronic monitoring or video surveillance in resident rooms, meaning they keep a focus on privacy. The building has handicap and safety features, as well as a shared living room where residents can spend time with friends and family. Staff are present round the clock, and programs support residents with a variety of needs, including those recovering from illness or managing several chronic conditions, and specialty care is available for those needing complex or advanced medical services.
They hold a 5-star rating from the federal government, so they meet high standards for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, and anybody staying or visiting there will notice the staff tries to live up to their "Legends Caring for Legends" idea through meaningful connections for purpose, dignity, and hope every day.
