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Island Assisted Living
Senior living in Hempstead, Nassau County. The public facts, the state license, and what is nearby, from a local advisor who helps Long Island families for free.
Call Mike: (516) 254-9481 See what is nearbyAddress820 Front St, Hempstead, NY 11550
Care offeredAssisted living, Medicaid assisted living
Google rating4.6 stars from 130 reviews
Regulated byNew York State Department of Health
Overview
Island Assisted Living sits at 820 Front St in Hempstead, New York. It has a 4.6 star rating from 130 Google reviews. The community participates in New York’s Medicaid Assisted Living Program, which is rare on Long Island. Mike notes that families often read how to successfully place in assisted living and memory care before touring. The staff is available 24/7 to help residents, and many families explore ways to pay for assisted living to understand Medicaid options.
The community offers a library, computer station, and a fitness center with physical and occupational therapists on site. Residents can join trips and a full calendar of social events. Mike notes that seniors who enjoy staying active appreciate the assisted living forward-thinking care for your elderly loved one approach. Families also find the guide on discussing placement into assisted living with your parents helpful when starting the conversation.
From Mike’s Long Island guide
This community is a participant in the Assisted Living Program for New York State. Residents who have qualified for Community Medicaid can use Medicaid to pay a portion of the costs of care at Island. The use of Medicaid for Assisted is uncommon on Long Island – only about 10 communities on the entire Island have qualified for participation in this program.
This community offers a library, computer access, full medication management, fully furnished rooms, a fitness center with associated PT and OT therapists on site, and full laundry and housekeeping services. Island Assisted Living also offers an Emergency Alert system for residents, three meals plus snacks each day, individually controlled heating and cooling systems, trips and excursions, and a full calendar of recreational events and entertainment.
This is a great community for more active seniors. Seniors at this community must be able to self ambulate, feed themselves, and interact with staff about needs. Island Assisted Living, like all facilities that participate in the NY Assisted Living Program, does not accept seniors with consequential dementia.
Published in Mike McClernon’s guide: Senior Living South Shore of Long Island
Care levels
Island Assisted Living provides standard assisted living care and accepts Medicaid through the state Assisted Living Program. Residents receive personalized care plans and 24-hour staff support. Mike says that a senior living advisor can explain how this program differs from Medicare assisted living, and families can read senior living advisor long island for more details.
Apartments, dining and daily life
Residents enjoy three meals a day plus snacks, all planned by a certified dietician. Private and semi-private rooms come fully furnished with individual heating and cooling controls. Mike notes that families often review senior placement services benefit seniors and their families to see how personalized care works.
Housing Options
- Private rooms
- Semi-private rooms
- Fully furnished apartments
- Individual heating and cooling controls
Dining Services
- Three meals daily
- Healthy snacks throughout the day
- Menu overseen by a dietician
- Dining room with social atmosphere
Housekeeping & Lifestyle
- Weekly housekeeping
- Full laundry service
- Library and computer access
- Fitness center with PT/OT therapists
Safety and security
The community uses an emergency alert system for quick assistance. Full medication management is provided by trained staff. Mike points out that assisted living can help manage chronic conditions, and families can learn more from how assisted living can help manage chronic conditions.
Cost
Island Assisted Living accepts Medicaid for eligible residents, which can lower out-of-pocket costs. Pricing is based on level of care and services needed, and families should discuss a personalized quote with the community. Mike explains that families may discover what value does a senior living advisor bring to your family? when they need budgeting help.
Location and what is nearby
The community is 2.2 miles from Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre and 2.7 miles from Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. It is 1.2 miles from the Hempstead LIRR station and 1.7 miles from Country Life Press. Cedar Street Park is just 0.5 miles away, and Uniondale Park is 0.9 miles away. Shop Fair Supermarket is a short 0.3-mile walk. Families looking for nearby options often check assisted living nassau county to compare other communities. Those who prefer the north shore can read senior living north shore of long island for a broader view of the area.
Hospitals and train stations
Hospitals
- 1Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre2.2 mi
- 2Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow2.7 mi
- 3NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, Mineola3.1 mi
LIRR stations
- 4Hempstead1.2 mi
- 5Country Life Press1.7 mi
- 6West Hempstead2.1 mi
Parks, shops and places of worship close by
Parks
- 7Cedar Street Park0.5 mi
- 8Kennedy Memorial Park0.8 mi
- 9Uniondale Park0.9 mi
Groceries
- 10Shop Fair Supermarket0.3 mi
- 11Jerusalem Fresh Market0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- 12Health & Wellness Farmacia inc.0.5 mi
- 13Walgreens Pharmacy0.8 mi
Places of worship
- 14Iglesia La Luz del Mundo0.2 mi
- 15St Vladimir's Ukranian Catholic Church0.2 mi
- 16Hempstead Assembly Of God Church0.4 mi
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Common questions
What types of care are offered at Island Assisted Living?
The community provides assisted living care with 24-hour staff support and a personalized care plan for each resident.
Does Island Assisted Living accept Medicaid?
Yes, the community participates in New York’s Medicaid Assisted Living Program, which helps eligible residents reduce costs.
What are the dining options?
Residents receive three nutritious meals each day plus snacks, all prepared under the guidance of a certified dietician.
How are medical needs handled?
Mike suggests that families review 10 signs that you should consider a move to assisted living to see if the timing is right.
What activities are available for residents?
The community offers a library, computer access, fitness center, scheduled trips, and a full calendar of social events.
How can I get free help from Mike McClernon?
Families can get free help from Mike by visiting the senior living advisor page, where they can read 8 tips for touring a senior living community for guidance.
Compare nearby communities
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The Bristal at Garden CityGarden City, about 2.2 miles away, 44 memory care beds
The Bristal at WestburyWestbury, about 3.1 miles away
Part of Mike’s guide to Senior Living on the South Shore.
Sources: New York State Department of Health facility registries, Google Maps, and the community’s own website. Assisted Living Locators of Long Island is an independent advisor and is not the operator of this community.
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