Northwoods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    7 Keeler Ave, Moravia, NY, 13118
    3.8 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Kind staff, some unprofessional incidents

    I found mostly kind, trustworthy staff who treated my loved one like family-providing respectful care, ADL help and regular progress updates-but there were troubling instances of unprofessional/rotten staff and poor treatment of patients and families. Despite that, I would still highly recommend this place.

    Pricing

    Schedule a Tour

    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

    3.80 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Kind staff
    • Family-like atmosphere
    • Trustworthy caretakers
    • Compassionate/good people
    • Staff who will do their best
    • Daily progress updates / consistent communication
    • Respectful care
    • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
    • Strong personal recommendations from some reviewers

    Cons

    • Reports of rotten staff
    • Poor treatment of patients and families
    • Unprofessional staff behavior
    • Inconsistent staff performance leading to mixed experiences

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews is mixed, with clear and strongly positive reports balanced by serious, negative allegations. On the positive side, multiple reviewers emphasize that many staff members are kind, trustworthy, and treat residents like family. These accounts highlight compassionate, respectful care, practical assistance with activities of daily living, and a communication practice that includes daily progress updates. Several reviewers explicitly state they would highly recommend the facility, describing it as a "wonderful place" and praising the personal qualities of caretakers.

    However, the positive impressions coexist with direct and harshly worded criticisms. Some reviewers describe staff as "rotten" and "unprofessional," and allege poor treatment of patients and families. These complaints point to potentially serious issues in how certain staff interact with residents and families, suggesting instances where care or communication fell far short of expectations. The presence of both strong praise and strong condemnation indicates variability in the resident/family experience.

    The dominant theme across all summaries is staff behavior and care quality. Praise centers on empathy, trustworthiness, and hands-on assistance, as well as routine updates to families — all markers of attentive, resident-centered care. Conversely, the negative comments focus on unprofessionalism and poor treatment, which are equally central to how reviewers are forming impressions. Given that no other operational areas (such as dining quality, recreational programming, physical facility condition, or clinical outcomes) are mentioned in these summaries, staff interactions and the quality of direct care appear to be the primary factors shaping reviewers' opinions.

    Because the reviews show a clear divide, a reasonable interpretation is that experiences may depend heavily on which staff members a resident encounters, particular shifts, or individual circumstances. This pattern suggests inconsistency in staff performance or in how concerns are addressed by leadership. The mention of daily progress updates is a positive sign of communication structures in place, but the complaints about treatment and unprofessionalism imply that those structures may not fully mitigate interpersonal or care-quality problems when they arise.

    There is insufficient information in these summaries to draw conclusions about facilities, dining, activities, staffing levels, clinical competence, or management practices beyond their handling of communication and interpersonal conduct. The reviews do, however, point to two actionable takeaways for prospective residents or family members: (1) the facility can provide compassionate, family-like care with clear daily updates and help with ADLs, according to some reviewers; and (2) there are notable reports of unprofessional or poor treatment by other reviewers, so prospective families should investigate consistency of care.

    If evaluating this facility further, seek corroborating information: ask management about staff training, staff-to-resident ratios, how complaints are handled, and whether there are formal communication protocols for families. During a visit, observe staff-resident interactions across multiple shifts and ask to speak with current families about their experiences. These steps will help determine whether the positive attributes described (kindness, trustworthiness, respectful ADL assistance, and regular updates) are the facility’s norm or if the negative reports reflect persistent problems that need resolution.

    Location

    Map showing location of Northwoods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    About Northwoods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    Northwoods Rehabilitation & Extended Care Facility at Moravia sits right in the quiet village of Moravia, NY and is a small nursing center with only 40 beds, which really lets staff give more attention to each person, and it's designed to feel like a regular home rather than a hospital, with residents able to have visitors every day and tours set up for folks thinking about moving in so they can see the place and meet people living and working there, and the office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. They've got skilled clinical nurses including LPNs and RNs who check in on residents and provide nursing care all day and night, working under supervision from a Medical Director and Attending Physicians to give support with medications, IV therapy, trache care, wound management, and diabetes care, and they also help with daily needs like bathing, grooming, and eating meals. Northwoods offers a full array of rehabilitation options seven days a week, so folks recovering from things like hip and joint replacements, amputations, strokes, or orthopedic surgeries can get physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy right on site, and the entire focus is on giving each resident a personal plan to help them reach their best level of health and independence, whether they're there for short-term rehab or long-term care. There's a special dining and nutrition program that makes meals and snacks to fit what each person needs, and for recreation, there are activities like evening Bingo to make sure residents have something to do, which also helps people with dementia or anxiety. There's a private policy about customer information, so families can know their loved ones' details are safe, and the center doesn't publish prices since every care plan is made for each person, which means costs can be different from case to case. Overall, Northwoods in Moravia has a calm setting, a dedicated team, and a wide range of nursing and rehab services for elderly or disabled folks who need either a temporary or permanent home with extra help.

    People often ask...

    Nearby Communities

    • Front exterior view of The Bristal Assisted Living at Wayne building with a covered entrance, a white car parked under the canopy, surrounded by trees and landscaping under a blue sky with some clouds.
      $4,500+4.1 (51)
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Bristal Assisted Living at Wayne

      1440 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ, 07470
    • Exterior view of a large, multi-story senior living facility building at dusk with lights on inside. In the foreground, there is a landscaped area with a sign that reads 'Legend Personal Care Memory Care' and the number 425. The building has multiple windows and a sloped roof.
      $5,725 – $7,442+4.3 (30)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living, memory care

      Legend at Silver Creek

      425 Lambs Gap Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
    • Exterior view of a senior living facility named Legend of Lititz showing the main entrance with a covered drop-off area, landscaped greenery, and a clear blue sky.
      $3,575 – $5,270+4.1 (130)
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Legend of Lititz

      80 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543
    • Street-level view of a multi-story brick and glass high-rise with large windows and people and cars at the sidewalk.
      $17,000 – $23,450+4.5 (31)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Semi-private
      assisted living, memory care

      The Apsley

      2330 Broadway, New York, NY, 10024
    • Tall modern high-rise with a glass and brown facade at a city street intersection.
      $10,800 – $25,500+4.4 (86)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Coterie Hudson Yards

      505 W 35th St, New York, NY, 10001
    • A woman in a red dress and red face mask playing the violin while another woman in a black dress plays a grand piano in a room with wooden paneled walls and abstract artwork hanging behind them.
      $15,000 – $25,000+4.8 (47)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      assisted living

      Inspīr Carnegie Hill

      1802 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10128

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 2 facilities
    2. 15 facilities$6,543/mo
    3. 4 facilities$3,978/mo
    4. 14 facilities$6,226/mo
    5. 19 facilities$6,226/mo
    6. 18 facilities$4,405/mo
    7. 2 facilities
    8. 14 facilities$6,226/mo
    9. 14 facilities$6,226/mo
    10. 4 facilities$4,158/mo
    11. 0 facilities
    12. 2 facilities$8,518/mo
    © 2025 Mirador Living