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Maple Pointe by Chelsea Senior Living
Senior living in Rockville Centre, 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 nearbyAddress260 Maple Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Care offeredAssisted living, Memory care, Respite care
Licensed beds83
Google rating4.6 stars from 129 reviews
Regulated byNew York State Department of Health
Operator on the licenseMaple Pointe Senior Care, Llc
Overview
Maple Pointe by Chelsea Senior Living sits in the heart of Rockville Centre, Nassau County. The community is licensed for 83 beds and holds a 4.6 star rating from 129 Google reviews. Families often wonder how to start the search. How to successfully place in assisted living Talking with your parents about the move is easier when you read discussing placement into assisted living with your parents.
Maple Pointe offers assisted living, memory care and short-stay options, so residents can stay as their needs change. The staff includes a full-time RN and therapists from FOX Rehab. Learn more about the benefits of forward-thinking care in Assisted living forward-thinking care for your elderly loved one.
From Mike’s Long Island guide
The Chelsea at Maple Pointe offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in a caring, homelike environment. Residents are encouraged to exercise both their bodies and minds on a daily basis during our lifestyle activities. This community features several bus trips throughout the week, including two days to run errands to the local post office, library, banks, and doctors offices. Frequent outings allow your loved one to maintain independence in a safe and worry-free setting.
Maple Pointe also takes frequent trips to local restaurants and the bowling alley. When the weather is nice, residents can often be found enjoying the patio and courtyard.
Maple Pointe offers Memory Care in a secure part of the building. Seniors living with dementia receive care from specially trained staff, and all activities are designed to help those with cognitive difficulties be successful and supported.
One additional feature of this community is that they offer a limited number of Medicaid funded beds. The residents using Medicaid to fund some of the costs at Maple Pointe are typically longer term Maple Pointe residents who ‘spend down’ in anticipation of gaining Medicaid eligibility. Gaining direct admission using Medicaid is not the typical method of entry, and Medicaid is not typically used to fund care for people needing specialized dementia related services. But seniors started out in private pay Assisted Living may be able to eventually switch to Medicaid for some costs. Maple Pointe is one of the few facilities on the South Shore that offer this option
Published in Mike McClernon’s guide: Senior Living South Shore of Long Island
This community, managed by the respected company Chelsea Senior Living, offers Memory Care in a separate, secured area. Maple Pointe has the important Enhanced and Special Needs licenses, so important in allowing seniors and seniors with cognitive difficulties to age in place.
Published in Mike McClernon’s guide: Trusted Memory Care in Nassau County
Care levels and what the license tells you
Maple Pointe is licensed as The Glen at Maple Pointe and operates 83 beds. The license includes enhanced assisted living beds that let a resident age in place with higher care needs. Special needs beds are New York’s licensed dementia care category, giving families peace of mind. For a deeper look at senior placement services, see Senior placement services benefit seniors and their families. Understanding the hidden factors can help, as outlined in 5 factors overlooked when searching for a senior community.
Apartments, dining and daily life
Residents live in spacious en-suite apartments. Meals are served three times a day in a restaurant-style setting, and an in-residence dining option is also available. Weekly laundry and linen services keep homes fresh. A vibrant daily activities calendar includes games, billiards and music. The community’s health and wellness program and 24-hour emergency response keep everyone safe. Find out how memory care staff supports personal care in How memory care staff helps with personal care. Read about daily life in memory care in What life is like for residents of memory care.
Apartment Features
- Spacious en-suite layout
- Private bathroom
- Large windows
- Courtyard view
Dining & Housekeeping
- Three restaurant-inspired meals daily
- Weekly laundry and linen service
- In-residence dining option
- Private dining room for family events
Lifestyle & Activities
- Daily activity calendar with games and music
- Game room with billiards
- Beautifully-maintained courtyard
- Health screenings and education
Safety and security
Maple Pointe provides 24-hour emergency response and a full-time registered nurse on site. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy are available through FOX Rehab. Preventative health screenings are scheduled regularly. Learn how assisted living can help manage chronic conditions in Assisted living can help manage chronic conditions. Understanding dementia wandering is key; read about it in What is dementia wandering and why is it dangerous.
Cost
Maple Pointe does not list a flat price on its site. Pricing is based on the level of care, apartment size and any additional services. Families can explore payment options such as long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, or personal savings. Guidance on payment options is available in Ways to pay for assisted living.
Location and what is nearby
The community is 0.6 mi from Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and 2.1 mi from Mercy Hospital. The nearest LIRR station is Rockville Centre, just 0.7 mi away, with Baldwin station 1.3 mi and East Rockaway 1.8 mi. A grocery store is only 0.1 mi away, and CVS Pharmacy is 0.3 mi. Parks such as Veterans Park (0.2 mi) and Lofts Pond Park (0.7 mi) provide easy outdoor walks. Explore other senior living options on the north shore in Senior living north shore of Long Island.
Hospitals and train stations
Hospitals
- 1Mount Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside0.6 mi
- 2Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre2.1 mi
- 3Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream3.2 mi
LIRR stations
- 4Rockville Centre0.7 mi
- 5Baldwin1.3 mi
- 6East Rockaway1.8 mi
Parks, shops and places of worship close by
Parks
- 7Veterans Park0.2 mi
- 8Lofts Pond Park0.7 mi
- 9Silver Lake Park1.1 mi
Groceries
- 10Associated Supermarkets of Rockville Centre0.1 mi
Pharmacies
- 11CVS Pharmacy0.3 mi
- 12Rockville Centre Pharmacy0.8 mi
Places of worship
- 13Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Rockville Centre0.2 mi
- 14Rockville Centre Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church0.5 mi
- 15St Agnes Cathedral0.7 mi
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Common questions
What types of care are offered at Maple Pointe?
Maple Pointe provides assisted living, memory care and short-stay options so residents can stay as their needs change. Learn more about memory-focused services in Memory care.
How are meals handled for residents?
Three restaurant-inspired meals are served daily, and an in-residence dining option lets residents eat in their apartments. For insight on how costs are built into these services, see Understanding senior housing costs.
What medical services are available on site?
A full-time registered nurse, on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy, and a 24-hour emergency response system are provided. Placement in assisted living or dementia care can also ease caregiver stress, as explained in Assisted Living or Dementia Care Placement Can Help Caregivers.
How close is the community to public transportation?
Rockville Centre LIRR station is 0.7 mi away, Baldwin is 1.3 mi, and East Rockaway is 1.8 mi, making train travel convenient.
What activities are available for residents?
A daily calendar includes games, music, billiards, and outings. The community also offers a beautiful courtyard for walks and social gatherings.
How can I get free help from Mike McClernon?
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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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