Fulton Commons Care Center sits in East Meadow, NY, serving older adults who need short-term or long-term nursing care, whether for physical or mental health conditions, and offers 24-hour nursing and personal care in a setting that's made to feel comfortable and safe for all kinds of healthcare needs, now you might notice their main entrance sits close to the nurses station, which is marked with clear signage so visitors and newcomers can find their way easily, and within this community, you'll find both private and semi-private rooms, with free cable TV, a newspaper service, and a beautician and barber on site, which helps residents feel more at home and keeps them comfortable, now they have an executive chef-led dining program where chefs design meals that fit many dietary needs and preferences, so people don't need to worry about taste or nutrition, and the guest services team stays available 24 hours a day to help answer questions or assist anyone who's settling in or just needs something at odd hours, and you'll find a focus here on safety and resident wellness, with an innovative wander guard system for managing wandering, elopement prevention, asset tracking, alert escalation, wireless nurse call, and staff duress situations, plus electronic medical records so nurses and doctors can access important information quickly.
The Center provides a wide range of healthcare services, including high acuity care for residents with complex conditions, and the care team includes physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapists, with help for therapies like fluids and IV antibiotics, oxygen, and mobility assistance, and specialists are able to work with people recovering from stroke, amputation, or surgery, and even provide ostomy care, respiratory management, and tracheostomy care, and for anyone needing help with memory loss or short-term respite support, there are programs for specialized memory care and respite as well, and there are always laboratory and diagnostic services, infection management, wound care, dental and podiatry appointments, ophthalmology, and pharmacy and medication administration happening as needed.
They've set up programs so residents stay occupied, like recreational activities and therapeutic recreation, with a social worker team that's focused on making life a bit easier, and the Center's hospitality staff stays busy helping residents and families with little things throughout the day and night, and as a community that offers both assisted living and full nursing care, Fulton Commons Care Center covers the full range from basic daily support to high-level medical needs.
You'll find Dr. Zvi Jon Batash is the director, and Marcia Roberson is the primary contact, and they use their waiver status and certifications to offer services like COVID-19 antigen testing, glucose checks, occult blood tests, and even community screening services, all under a model that aims for safety, dignity, and a sense of belonging for everyone living there.
