Harvest Grove has many options for seniors, whether someone's looking for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care, and the place sits in a quiet spot at 1059 A Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove, NY, though there are others like Floral Park and Syosset with Harvest Houses as well, and it is state-licensed. This place is known for having a family-like, warm feeling with small group homes and staff that pays close attention to what residents need, and there are services for every stage, from help with daily things like meals, laundry, and medicine, to high-acuity and hospice care. Folks who need more medical help after an illness or hospital stay can get round-the-clock skilled nursing, therapy, and wound care, plus ambulance and diabetic care, and even incontinence help.
Those with memory loss can enter special memory care units, which use secure environments and programs to keep residents safe, calm, and engaged, with staff trained for Alzheimer's and dementia, and they use extra safety steps like wander guards. The place has independent living for seniors wanting that active, maintenance-free lifestyle with meals, Wi-Fi, and resort-style amenities, and folks join social groups, outings, and games, or spend time in hobby rooms like woodshops, libraries, and billiards. Board and care homes hold only a few residents in friendly neighborhoods, giving more attention to each person, and the community encourages friendships and hobbies, and caregivers help whenever needed, day or night.
There's a variety of apartments and homes-private and companion rooms, 1-bedroom, shared and semi-private, detached homes-with features like private kitchenettes, pet-allowed units (dogs and cats), handicapped access, and high-speed internet, and all residents have access to meeting rooms, fitness centers, dining rooms, patios, a butterfly or hummingbird garden, and even a woodworking shop and movie room. The community keeps social and recreational activities going, with devotional events, indoor and outdoor spaces, room service, and grocery and errand help, and staff helps with moving, medication, and daily activities any time of day.
Residents get transportation if they want to, either complimentary or at cost, and there's parking and covered parking for those who drive. Meals come with living, and special health needs are looked after, like shots, wound care, or sugar checks. Residents can join activities onsite or go out for events, with a strong focus on keeping the place peaceful and friendly, plus there's a general store and beauty salon for convenience. The place is recognized by senior living organizations and the NY State Office of Aging, and its unique shared family model is noted for long-term, successful care.
The community takes payments through private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, or sometimes commercial insurance, and offers different fee options to fit care needs, including respite and buy-in fees, and the fees fit low, medium, or high care requirements. There's always staff around in case someone needs help or has an emergency, and residents can always expect a safe, clean, and well-kept environment where the care fits what each person needs, whether that's a little extra help each day or full-time skilled nursing.
