Haven Manor Health Care

    1441 Gateway Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691
    2.1 · 14 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Rude staff dirty unsafe facility

    I had a horrible experience here. Staff were rude, disrespectful and unprofessional-yelling, calling residents by the wrong names, and treating people like prisoners in a loud, chaotic, prison/mental-institution-like atmosphere. The facility was unclean with a strong urine smell, poor communication (the manager never introduced themself, no privacy during visits, I couldn't see where my dad slept), and I felt my father was unsafe-suspected mistreatment and even drugging. I removed my dad, am filing a formal complaint and calling for an investigation/closure, and strongly urge others to avoid this place.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.14 · 14 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.8
    • Staff

      1.9
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      2.1
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Some staff described as kind and helpful
    • Food is liked by some residents
    • Affordability reported
    • Old-fashioned nursing home appearance appreciated by some
    • Long-term residents remain at the facility

    Cons

    • Staff perceived as disrespectful, rude, and unprofessional
    • Allegations of abuse and mistreatment by staff
    • Claims residents are drugged inappropriately
    • Patients treated like prisoners; prison-like/mental institution atmosphere
    • Unsafe environment and serious safety concerns
    • Very loud environment with yelling at residents
    • Poor communication and lack of basic greetings/introduction from management
    • Privacy violations during visitation and lack of transparency about residents' rooms
    • Strong urine smell and poor cleanliness
    • Unorganized operations and management issues
    • Calls for investigation, formal complaints, and threats of lawsuit
    • Multiple reviewers advise avoiding the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is strongly negative, with multiple reviewers reporting serious concerns about safety, staff behavior, cleanliness, and management. While a small number of comments note positive elements—such as some staff being kind and helpful, residents liking the food, affordability, and an old-fashioned nursing-home feel—these positive notes are outweighed by frequent and severe allegations. Several reviewers describe the environment as hostile or dehumanizing, and multiple individuals indicate they will file complaints or seek investigations, signaling a high level of distrust and urgency among reviewers.

    Staff and management issues are a dominant theme. Many reviewers characterize staff as disrespectful, unprofessional, rude, and unorganized. Specific complaints include staff calling residents by the wrong names or calling them out publicly, not introducing themselves, and failing to greet families or visitors. Management is criticized for poor communication and a perceived lack of oversight; one reviewer explicitly mentions that the manager did not introduce themselves. There are repeated calls for investigations and even suggestions that the facility should be shut down. These patterns point to systemic problems in leadership, training, and accountability.

    Allegations regarding resident care and safety are particularly serious. Multiple reviewers claim abuse or mistreatment by staff, with some alleging drugging of residents and others describing an atmosphere in which patients feel like prisoners or in a mental institution. Reviewers report yelling directed at residents, a very loud and chaotic environment, and strong concerns about safety that led at least one family to remove a parent from the facility. The frequency and severity of these claims suggest potential neglect or abusive practices that warrant prompt review by regulators or an independent investigator.

    Facility condition and privacy are additional areas of concern. Reviewers report a strong urine smell and generally poor cleanliness, indicating deficiencies in housekeeping and infection-control practices. Privacy issues are also noted: visitors said there was no privacy during visits and that they could not see where a family member was sleeping. These problems contribute to the perception of an unsafe, uncaring environment and exacerbate family members' distress.

    Dining and cost receive mixed feedback. A minority of reviewers say the food is liked and that the facility is affordable—this may be a meaningful factor for some families considering placement. Likewise, a few comments indicate that some long-term residents remain and may be satisfied with aspects of the service, which suggests the experience is not uniformly negative for every resident.

    In summary, the reviews reveal a facility with polarized experiences but a preponderance of serious negative reports. The most frequent and consequential complaints involve disrespectful and possibly abusive staff behavior, safety risks, poor communication and management practices, lack of privacy, and inadequate cleanliness. While there are isolated positive comments about food, affordability, and some helpful staff, these do not sufficiently counterbalance the safety and abuse allegations. Based on the themes in these summaries, prospective residents and families should proceed with caution: visit unannounced, ask detailed questions about staffing, training, complaint resolution, and infection-control measures, and consider contacting local regulatory authorities to review the complaints before making placement decisions.

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    About Haven Manor Health Care

    Haven Manor Health Care Center offers comprehensive services designed to meet a variety of health care needs, specializing in both long-term and short-term rehabilitation. The center is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art care, supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes experienced nurses, skilled social services staff, dietary experts, and licensed rehabilitation professionals. Each resident at Haven Manor receives a personalized plan of care, carefully developed to ensure optimal recovery and a high quality of life.

    The rehabilitation programs at Haven Manor are crafted to help residents regain strength, improve mobility, and reclaim independence following illness, injury, or surgery. The caring rehab staff works closely with every resident to establish and pursue individualized treatment goals. For those who require short-term rehabilitation, the focus is on restoring health efficiently so residents can return to their community and daily routines as swiftly as possible. Long-term rehabilitation services are tailored to support ongoing recovery and to maintain the highest level of functioning for each individual.

    Behavior management is another cornerstone of the services at Haven Manor Health Care Center. The facility’s professional team includes a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and skilled social workers who meet with residents regularly. These professionals collaborate to create and maintain targeted care plans focused on emotional well-being and behavioral stability, ensuring that each resident feels supported and understood throughout their recovery journey.

    At Haven Manor, family involvement is encouraged as an essential element of the care process. The center’s philosophy embraces families, recognizing the important role they play in patient recovery. Visitors are always welcome, and open communication is facilitated between staff, residents, and their loved ones. This supportive atmosphere fosters community, enhances satisfaction, and contributes to the overall well-being of everyone at Haven Manor Health Care Center.

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