The Esplanade at Palisades sits on a quiet 22-acre campus in Rockland County, where seniors can enjoy walking paths, sunny patios, and scenic views, and the whole place is made so folks can hold onto their independence and privacy while getting some help when they need it. The community offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, and dementia-specific care, so people with different needs can get the support that's right for them, and the staff-called The Amber Court Experience-run daily activity schedules that include things like music groups, art classes, games, movie nights, and offsite outings, with a full gym, recreation room, arts and crafts area, and a library with internet access to keep people engaged. Apartments come in studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom layouts with wide doorways and easy-to-use handles, plus there are single rooms and some semi-private options, and all units are wired with cable and free high-speed WiFi, and some even let you bring your pet, which can help a lot with feeling at home.
The Esplanade keeps its facilities clean and updated, with a single-story building so there aren't many stairs to climb, and there's a wellness center, dining room with Kosher and vegetarian options-even low-fat and low-sodium meals are available-a beauty salon, and comfortable indoor and outdoor common areas, including a spot for playing the piano or sitting with friends. Folks get help with daily needs through licensed home health care, the staff are always around, and the services are personalized, with flexible care so everyone keeps as much independence as possible. Extra help is available, like transportation for visiting town, laundry and housekeeping, scheduled therapist visits, and even on-site haircuts, plus devotional services for those who want them. Residents can spend time in The Alcove at Westbury for memory care, and there are special spots for activities, both on the grounds and in the community rooms, so nobody feels left out or forgotten. The whole place is run by a family who aims to make residents feel safe and comfortable, and the tone here is kind and respectful, with an emphasis on individuality and dignity, and while it's not a fancy resort, people often say the facilities feel like a real home-one where you can still live among friends, join a game night, or just read in the garden if that's more your style.
