Wingate at Ulster

Wingate at Ulster, also called Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster, sits at 1 Wingate Way in Highland, New York, where staff help older adults who need all kinds of care, and folks moving in can choose from assisted living, independent living, home care, memory care, and skilled nursing, since the place covers both those who only need a little support and those who need more care for things like bathing, dressing, or help managing their medicines, and people with more complicated medical situations like diabetes, wounds, or ventilator needs find experienced staff always nearby, with the facility holding a 21-bed ventilator care unit certified by the New York State Department of Health, on top of its 120-bed skilled nursing and rehab setup. The care team, described as legends caring for legends, works with every resident to make personalized care plans, and they stay focused on compassionate support, helping people with chronic illnesses, dementia, high acuity health needs, cardiac issues, orthopedic concerns, and more, while also offering specialty programs like bariatric care, dialysis, palliative and hospice care, blood transfusions, memory care, tracheostomy care, complex medical care, and pulmonary rehab, so whether someone's there for a short stint after a hospital surgery or for long-term living, staff stay ready twenty-four hours a day. Residents can eat meals from selective menus, made to meet their special diets, and people often get involved with activities for socializing, like music therapy, pet therapy, meditation, devotional gatherings, and community events, with private and semi-private rooms available, plus lounges, a courtyard, and large indoor spaces to visit or join group activities, all in a place that doesn't allow smoking in the building to keep the air clean. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies get offered by trained staff using rehabilitation equipment like parallel bars, stairs, and exercise bikes, and the team helps family members know what's happening with their loved one, since property managers and an admissions department handle questions and visits. Awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star recognize the staff's friendly and helpful attitudes, and the facility tries for strong federal star ratings in care and inspections. Wingate at Ulster treats residents and their families with respect, making clear they don't tolerate discrimination for any reason, and they don't allow electronic monitoring in private rooms so people get privacy. Always aiming for a comfortable and welcoming place, this facility stands as a part of the Wingate family that folks in Highland and the surrounding area know for thoughtful care and a sense of community among both residents and staff.