Knollwood Healthcare is a Skilled Nursing Facility that's been around since 2009, has direct ownership under Ephram Lahasky, and has space for 71 residents, though the average daily number is closer to 50. The place has private and semi-private rooms, all equipped with Wi-Fi and cable, and there's housekeeping, laundry, and yardwork taken care of every week, which makes things easier for the people living there, and you'll find chef-prepared meals each day with all-day dining options so there's always something to eat when you want, and it's all set up on a month-to-month lease for flexibility. There are nurses on-site around the clock, and various care types are offered, including skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and short-term respite stays, and staff members can help with bathing, dressing, and other daily activities. Room service is available and you'll find salon care, fitness and wellness programs, as well as individual rehab plans for stroke, cardiac, or orthopedic recovery, and therapies like physical, occupational, and speech, with wound care, prosthetic training, and support for serious health events. The atmosphere is usually upbeat with friendly staff who often try to help people stay independent and feel at home, but pets aren't allowed, so that's something to keep in mind. Knollwood accepts payment through VA Benefits, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, checks, credit cards, and standard insurance, which covers a lot of needs.
The community's got a schedule of group activities like arts and crafts, music, tabletop games, and hobbies for social time, and specialized care is available for people who have memory challenges or need hospice. Unfortunately, Knollwood Healthcare has a history of serious quality concerns, as the facility is flagged as a Special Focus Facility, which means state inspectors have found problems that put residents' safety and health in jeopardy, like medication errors, infection control, and lapses in keeping people safe from potential harm, abuse, or neglect, with a total of 37 deficiencies on various reports-including pharmacy and assessment issues, and it falls slightly below the state's nursing staff hour average. Nurse turnover is much higher than what you'd see elsewhere, so that's something families will want to consider as they look at options, especially if consistency is important for their loved one's care. The community feels homey and has what some describe as "boutique charm," but at the end of the day, it's wise to weigh both the warmth of staff and the serious inspection results if choosing a place for yourself or for someone you care about.
