Islandia sits over on Veterans Memorial Highway, and folks who move in find it's a place with both assisted living and memory care, which means some people get help with things like bathing and taking medicine, while others with memory challenges like dementia or Alzheimer's get care in special areas like the SafeCare Neighborhood or the smaller, quieter Transitions Neighborhood, which is good for those in the early stages of memory loss and want some peace. There's a lot going on here, with the staff able to help out with things like incontinence care or diabetes and even visiting doctors, physical therapists, and 12-16 hour nursing help paired with a 24-hour call system so there's always someone to check on you if something's wrong, plus help with moving between levels of care if your needs change, as the place is designed so you don't have to start over if you start needing more help. People live in single or semi-private rooms and studios, some with balconies to catch the sun, and you can bring a pet if you want, as long as you follow their rules, and there's on-site and guest parking so no one has to park far away.
The dining at Islandia happens in shared spaces with big windows and there's a bistro area for a quick sit-down, with meals made from farm-to-table ingredients served restaurant-style, always keeping in mind special diets like low or no sodium. Seniors can ask for room service or join others in the community dining room. The community makes it easy for people to meet others, since you'll find a recreation room, a gym, outdoor patios, gardens, TV lounges, cooking and gardening clubs, an arts area, a book club, and even Nintendo Wii bowling, which is fun for folks who grew up without it. They hold Tai Chi and yoga classes, music groups, and game nights, plus story times and lectures, so people are always up to something if they want. There's a beauty salon and on-site haircuts and barber services, plus laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping covered, and even linens, and for people who can't drive there's free transportation to places nearby or for off-site trips, with outings planned for people who like to get out.
Islandia sits near health providers like Northwell Family Medicine and CVS Pharmacy, so it's easy to get your prescriptions or see a doctor, and if you've served in the military, they have someone to help with VA benefits. WiFi is free and fast, and the rooms come wired for cable and the internet, which helps keep in touch with family. Residents get help with medicine reminders, and staff are trained to help with wandering or confusion so families can feel a bit more at ease. The place runs on an all-inclusive pricing, which means most things are bundled together, though you do have to pay an entry fee. Islandia also offers respite care for families who need someone to look after a loved one for a short period, and there are independent and home care options nearby under the same group if you or someone you know wants less help or prefers to stay in their own home with a little extra company.
With friendly activity directors, story and music events, a putting green, a gardening group, game rooms, and common areas for gathering, the place does its best to keep people connected. The whole thing is licensed by the state and sits right by major highways and local shops, so it's not hard to get here or run a quick errand, and guests are welcome at meal times too, since it's meant to feel like a real community and not just a place to stay.
