Sutton Gardens is a family-owned assisted living community at 147-02 34th Ave in Flushing, New York, that takes care of seniors needing different kinds of support, like independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, nursing care, and memory care, so there's a choice for people who want to stay active on their own, those who need help with bathing, dressing, or medicine, and folks coping with memory loss such as Alzheimer's. The whole place sits on a single floor with no steps or elevators, making it easy for wheelchairs and walkers, and the grounds have lush gardens, flowers, patio seating, wide walkways, a courtyard with green benches, plus covered spots to relax outdoors. Residents can live in private studios or semi-private rooms, and these have climate control, flat screen TVs, cable, and internet.
Inside Sutton Gardens, there's a library and a computer area for quiet time or learning, and community spaces like lounges and activity rooms with TVs, music, puzzles, and games so neighbors can socialize, do crafts, or just relax together. The staff organizes daily activities, including movie nights, dance parties, game nights, arts and crafts, fitness and cooking clubs, story time, and monthly concerts, and there's even a resident-run musical group. There are also daily teas, community events, English language programs, devotional services, and many activities you can join if you wish. The grounds and memory care buildings are kept secure, with special alarms and alerts to help prevent wandering, and residents in the memory care unit live in a separate, monitored building designed for safety and comfort, where staff offer support for challenging behaviors.
Meals get served restaurant-style or by room service, and a chef works with licensed nutritionists to make choices for diabetes, low salt, vegetarian, vegan, and even kosher meals, while snacks are always available and guest meals can be arranged. The community takes care of laundry, housekeeping, and personal cleaning, and for those who need help, staff give reminders and assist with daily activities such as grooming, toileting, transfers (including those needing two people or a mechanical lift), and even inject medicines or insulin. They have 24-hour supervision, a call system in every room, weekly doctor visits or as needed, with a nurse on staff, and they help set up medical appointments when extra care's needed, with on-site pharmacy, lab, EKG, and X-ray services, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Hospice and respite care are available if families need a break or support for a short time, and VA benefits advice is offered for those who need help with costs.
Guests can park at Sutton Gardens and join for meals, and there's free WiFi and help with using the internet, plus regular transportation options -- both free and for a fee -- for trips to appointments or group outings. Residents can bring small pets, and the staff keep to a kind and respectful approach, focusing on comfort, independence, and safety, while making sure folks can age in place and have changing needs met. For seniors wishing to live at home but still need some help, Sutton Gardens also provides home care services with trained aides. Each area inside has safety handrails, ample lighting, and climate control, keeping things calm and dignified, and the atmosphere remains friendly and welcoming with long-serving, experienced staff always close by. There's plenty of information, like event calendars, activity brochures, and photos, to help future residents decide if Sutton Gardens feels right for their needs.