White Plains Center for Nursing Care is a small, recently-renovated nursing home at 220 West Post Road in White Plains, NY, less than an hour from New York City, and it keeps a cozy, homey feel with private and semi-private rooms for about 83 residents on an average day, and the building holds 88 certified beds. The facility's run as a for-profit corporation, managed by Linda Loffredo, Eric Mendel, and Muhammad Zakaria, and it's operated with an affiliation with Optima Care. People coming here find a range of care, from short-term rehab to long-term nursing home stays, with specialized programs for stroke recovery, Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice and end-of-life services, cardiac rehabilitation, tracheostomy and respiratory care, ostomy and colostomy support, and even COPD rehab and diabetic care. The place offers things like high-flow oxygen therapy, LifeVest care, and has on-site doctors in podiatry, urology, cardiology, psychiatric, and psychological services, as well as speech pathology, wound care, 24-hour physician and nursing support, and complimentary Wi-Fi, TV, and phone services. There's a new in-house salon and personalized concierge services too, which some residents like as they're handy for comfort and daily needs.
People coming and going in this community see an average staff nurse turnover rate of 49.5%, higher than the state average, but the nurse hours per resident per day sits at 4.10, which is above the state's average. Reports from government inspections show 18 total deficiencies, mainly around resident rights, nutrition, infection control, but none caused direct harm, though inspectors said there's potential for more than minimal harm. Residents in the facility have access to transportation options with nearby highways and public transit, making visits more manageable for families. Assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, independent living, and in-home care get mentioned in relation to services around the community as a whole, but the main offering here is skilled nursing. The building's described as warm, cozy, and intimate, aiming to give people a sense of home along with necessary medical care, with renovations focused on improving the look and comfort of the space.
The average price reported for care is about $500, but specific pricing isn't shown publicly. Customer reviews average 3.8 out of 5 on A Place for Mom from four reviewers and 4.0 stars overall, so families see a generally good but not perfect experience. White Plains Center gives information about vaccines and has plans for pandemics, which many folks appreciate nowadays. Between 51 and 200 people work here, and care stays available day and night, covering everything from phlebotomy services to palliative and respite care. Most folks highlight the home-like atmosphere, the intent to give each resident personal attention, and the range of health care services right in the building, and while there are some concerns in reports, as with many nursing homes, the facility tries to focus on strong daily nursing support and improvements where possible.
