A. Holly Patterson Extended Care sits on Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, New York, and provides long-term medical care for seniors with serious health needs who can't be looked after at home but don't need to be in a hospital, and it's got medical staff on duty at all hours, so someone's always there to help. This place is a Skilled Nursing Facility that offers skilled medical help with a full range of therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus pain management, rehabilitation, and even round-the-clock respiratory care, which means they have nurses and respiratory specialists always around under a doctor's guidance if someone needs breathing support. The facility works with Nassau University Medical Center and has services from Loving Care Health Management. They have private and semi-private rooms, and everyone gets three cooked meals every day, plus housekeeping and laundry are taken care of.
They've set up specialty divisions for Korean, Chinese, and Indian residents, with special diets and cultural programs so people find food and activities that feel familiar, and there are specific contact numbers for those divisions too. There's a 20-bed unit that focuses on care for residents with HIV/AIDS, led by an infectious diseases specialist, and in addition to hospice and end-of-life care, they've got on-site hemodialysis available for those who need it. The medical services stand out because they offer on-site clinics where residents get to see specialists in things like rehabilitation, radiology, psychiatric and psychological care, dental, eye care, podiatry, heart conditions, and neurological testing, so most needs get handled without having to leave the building.
There's a big focus on keeping people active and entertained, with a team of recreation therapists, including music and art therapists, planning activities, field trips, cultural events, holiday celebrations, adapted sports, and even game rooms with things like video games, pool tables, a big TV, and basketball, all watched over by staff. Social workers help with planning for discharge and offer support, and there's an ombudsman to help with any concerns or advocacy needs. Religious services are available through interfaith chaplaincy, while beauty and barber shop services and the volunteer-run Holly Shop give a bit of normalcy and comfort, and residents can use on-site bank services too.
They have a wide range of staff-registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, board-certified doctors, social workers, dieticians, rehabilitation and respiratory therapists, activity specialists, and pastoral care-so different needs are covered from medical care to daily living help and companionship. This place is recognized nationally as a model for skilled nursing care in a holistic environment, meaning they try to look after people's health, mind, and social well-being, not just the medical side of things. There's plenty of parking for visitors, and the facility accepts many forms of payment, including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, HMO, Medicaid Pending, and private pay.
