South Bay Adult Home

Overview

South Bay Adult Home sits in a quiet part of Center Moriches. It is a small state licensed 39 bed home that feels like a family owned place. Families often ask Senior Living Advisor Long Island for help, and the community is listed in Assisted Living Suffolk County.

The home like atmosphere is warm and personal. Because the community is an ALP, Medicaid can cover part of the cost, and you can read about Ways to Pay for Assisted Living to explore options. Mike also explains What Does Assisted Living Provide? for families.

Care levels

South Bay Adult Home provides assisted living, which means 24 hour caring staff, personal care, meals and social activities. The state licensed 39 beds create an intimate setting where staff can know each resident by name. As an ALP program, Medicaid may pay for part of the stay. For cost details families can look at How Much Assisted Living Costs on Long Island and learn about eligibility at Senior Housing Suffolk County NY that Accepts Medicaid.

Apartments, dining and daily life

Residents live in private or semi private rooms that have walk in showers, climate controlled air and on site laundry services. Meals are served in a beautiful dining room with home cooked dishes and alternate menu choices. The community offers daily recreational activities and a schedule of social events. You can compare these options with Independent Living Options for Active Seniors and see nearby Memory Care Suffolk County if needed.

As listed on the community’s own website. Ask Mike what is included in the rent.

Safety and security

The staff are on site 24 hour to provide supervision and quick help. A personal emergency response system and emergency response services keep residents safe. Families can read common concerns in the Frequently Asked Questions and learn about eligibility at How to Qualify for Both Medicare and Medicaid.

Apartments and pricing

• Private
• Semi-Private

The community does not publish its rates. Mike knows the current prices and what they include. Ask Mike about pricing: (516) 254-9481

South Bay Adult Home does not list a starting price on its website. Pricing is set based on the level of care, type of room and services needed. Because the home is an ALP, Medicaid may cover part of the bill and families can explore other payment routes. For ideas on payment options see Ways to Pay for Assisted Living and learn what a placement advisor does at What Does a Senior Living Placement Agency Do?.

Location and what is nearby

The home is 8.5 miles from NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk, 12.4 miles from Peconic Bay Medical Center and 16.2 miles from John T Mather Memorial Hospital. The nearest LIRR stations are Mastic Shirley at 2.7 miles, Yaphank BNL at 4.9 miles and Yaphank at 5.8 miles. Parks are close by: Crystal Beach is 0.3 miles away, Holiday Beach 0.7 miles and Osprey Park 1.1 miles. A Lidl grocery store is just 1.0 mile from the community. The area is part of the Senior Living South Shore of Long Island.

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