Pricing ranges from
    $4,669 – 5,602/month
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Urine smell, bugs, poor care

    I wanted to like this place - good location, many residents are nice and some staff are caring and welcoming (Bianca stood out, Linda cooks well), and it can feel like home. But I'm very concerned: urine smell and poor interior cleanliness, bed bugs, broken washers/dryers, understaffing and occasional disrespect, bland repetitive meals, and advertised activities that don't happen; doctors are good but inconsistent. I don't trust this facility - elderly deserve a clean, healthy environment, and it should be shut down unless these issues are fixed.

    Pricing

    $4,669+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,602+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.80 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Good location
    • Feels like home
    • Welcoming staff (Bianca named)
    • Caring staff
    • Cook praised (Linda cooks well)
    • Doctors described as amazing
    • Residents are kind
    • Some reviewers report very clean, healthy environment
    • Friendly and welcoming staff noted

    Cons

    • Urine odor present
    • Bed bugs reported
    • Poor interior appearance
    • Broken washers and dryers
    • Under-staffed
    • Some staff disrespectful or careless
    • Meals repetitive and under-seasoned
    • Recreation advertised but not delivered
    • Inconsistent medical care
    • Paying out-of-pocket is a financial burden
    • Strong distrust and calls to shut down the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment is mixed and sharply polarized: reviews include both emphatic praise and serious complaints. Multiple reviewers highlight warm, caring individuals and a homelike atmosphere, while others describe unacceptable cleanliness and operational problems. This creates a clear pattern of inconsistent experience — some residents and visitors are pleased, but a subset report problems severe enough to raise safety, hygiene, and trust concerns.

    Care quality and medical services: Medical care is described positively by some reviewers, with doctors characterized as "amazing," but that praise is tempered by reports of inconsistency. Several comments imply variable experiences with clinical care and follow-up, suggesting that while competent providers may be available at times, service is not reliably consistent across shifts or cases. Under-staffing reported by multiple reviewers likely contributes to this inconsistency and may affect timeliness of medical attention and daily care needs.

    Staff and interpersonal environment: Staff impressions are mixed. Numerous reviews praise individual staff members by name (Bianca as welcoming; Linda as a capable cook) and describe staff as friendly, caring, and welcoming. At the same time, other reviews criticize some employees as disrespectful or careless. Under-staffing emerges as a recurring theme and may explain variability in staff behavior and responsiveness: when short-handed, even caring staff can become overworked, which can translate into rushed or inattentive interactions. The presence of kind residents is noted consistently, which can be a positive factor for social atmosphere.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and maintenance: This is the most contentious area. A subset of reviewers report serious cleanliness and maintenance failures: pervasive urine odor, alleged bed bugs, a generally poor-looking interior, and broken washers and dryers. These are serious, concrete concerns that affect resident dignity and health. Conversely, other reviewers explicitly state the facility is "very clean" and provides a "healthy environment," underscoring the inconsistency in experiences or differences across areas/units/shifts. The conflicting reports point to uneven facility maintenance and/or variable cleaning practices rather than a universally well-kept or universally degraded physical environment.

    Dining and activities: Dining impressions are likewise mixed. Some praise an individual cook (Linda) while others report that meals are repetitive and under-seasoned, indicating inconsistent culinary quality. Recreation is another weak point: reviewers say activities are advertised but not delivered, which suggests a gap between marketing/expectations and actual programming. Lack of reliable activities can negatively affect residents' quality of life and indicates possible staffing or organizational shortfalls in programming.

    Management, operations, and financial concerns: Multiple reviews indicate operational problems — broken equipment (washers/dryers), understaffing, and inconsistent follow-through on advertised services. Several reviewers express strong distrust, calling the facility "disgusting" and suggesting it should be shut down; such language indicates some residents’ or family members’ alarm about safety and basic care standards. Another recurring theme is the financial burden placed on families paying out-of-pocket, which heightens frustration when services and conditions are inconsistent or substandard. A few mentions of the facility being a "state facility" were recorded; however, reviews do not clarify how that affects oversight or funding, only that cost and oversight concerns are present.

    Notable patterns and implications: The most important pattern is variability — in cleanliness, staff behavior, meals, activities, and medical consistency. Positive elements (welcoming individuals, kind residents, praised staff members) suggest pockets of good practice and potential strengths. Negative elements (hygiene issues, pest reports, broken equipment, understaffing, unmet advertised services) are serious and recurring for some reviewers, and they pose health, safety, and trust risks. Given these paired narratives, this facility appears to deliver unevenly: some residents experience a warm, clean, and caring environment, while others encounter problems substantial enough to warrant complaint and regulatory attention.

    If acting on these reviews, priority areas for improvement would be consistent and documented cleaning and pest-control protocols, reliable maintenance of laundry and other essential equipment, staffing levels that ensure respectful and attentive care, clearer enforcement of activity programming, and actions to standardize meal quality. The combination of positive individual staff examples and severe operational complaints suggests improvements could be achieved by addressing systemic staffing and maintenance issues while preserving and reinforcing the staff behaviors that reviewers praise.

    Location

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    About Sachem Adult Home

    Sachem Adult Home is nestled in the peaceful community of Holbrook, New York, offering residents a unique combination of exceptional care and a warm, home-like environment. The setting at Sachem Adult Home is designed to promote both comfort and independence, with cozy, thoughtfully appointed spaces that help residents feel at ease from the moment they arrive. The location also provides residents with tranquility while still allowing easy access to local parks, shops, and community landmarks, making it convenient for both residents and their loved ones to enjoy nearby amenities.

    The team at Sachem Adult Home is composed of compassionate professionals dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere. Available around the clock, they provide both scheduled assistance and responsive support for unscheduled needs, ensuring every resident receives attentive care tailored specifically to their requirements. This close-knit environment fosters strong, personal relationships between residents and staff, enabling truly personalized services that address each individual’s unique needs and preferences.

    Residents at Sachem Adult Home benefit from a diverse array of activity programs crafted to encourage mental and physical engagement. These programs are designed to keep residents stimulated, involved with others, and enjoying an active social life, all while receiving the support they need. Whether assistance is needed with daily activities or with healthcare, residents can feel confident and secure knowing the team is always there to offer their help in a safe and friendly setting.

    The focus on a nurturing, supportive environment is at the heart of Sachem Adult Home’s approach to care. Personal comfort, dignity, and well-being are prioritized to ensure that each individual feels valued and truly at home. From the peaceful surroundings to the attentive, personalized care, every element of Sachem Adult Home is designed with residents’ happiness and fulfillment in mind, helping them lead enriched and rewarding lives.

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