Castle Senior Living sits at 108-25 Horace Harding Expy in Forest Hills, New York, and serves seniors with a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and even nursing home care, so folks can get the level of support they need as life goes on, and the main building even has a castle theme which brightens up the place a bit, and the staff includes Melvina L. West as Assistant Director for Patient Services, Sam Orzel as Executive Director, and Malena Suarez as Director of Admissions, who all work together to keep things running smoothly and help residents with any questions or needs. Residents can choose between private or semi-private rooms, studios with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, and the place has outdoor patios, gardens, and comfortable lounges with TVs, couches, and even fireplaces, all meant to provide a warm, homey atmosphere and a chance to feel like part of a community. There's attention paid to people's dignity and independence, so residents get help when they need it but can still do as much as possible for themselves, with everything from personal aides and 24-hour professional staff, including a full-time RN, to scheduled occupational and physical therapists who drop by to help keep everyone moving and feeling as comfortable as possible.
The community offers tasty kosher meals in a restaurant-style dining room, but there's also a private dining area for family meals or special occasions, and folks can join in the bistro, cooking club, book discussions, or just settle into the library or recreation room for a quieter day, not to mention regular story times, lectures, and game nights, plus music from the resident group, so there's always something going on for those who like to stay active and social. Memory care services are designed for residents with cognitive impairments, offering safe, monitored areas, tailored activities, and individual care plans, and assisted living services help seniors stay independent while getting the personal help and medication management they need. Homes are cable-wired, residents can bring some pets, and there's plenty of other practical amenities like in-house laundry, dry cleaning, parking, skilled nursing, and even haircuts or barber services.
Castle Senior Living serves a very diverse group, providing language services in English, French, and Spanish, and helps people connect through spiritual care and religious services on site if that's important to them. The facility works with a licensed home care agency and is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, providing programs like the Enriched Housing Program and ALP (Medicaid) Program to make sure everyone stays safe, comfortable, and cared for. There are trial stay programs where folks can try living there for a month to see if it fits their needs, and residents take part in creating their own care plans, so everything feels personal. All in all, Castle Senior Living focuses on support, comfort, and professional care, offering structured activities, meaningful independence, and a genuine sense of community right in the heart of Queens.
