Chase Memorial Nursing Home

    1 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, NY 13411
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.2ยท21 reviews

    Caring competent staff, warm atmosphere

    I'm very pleased with the caring, competent staff - they know residents by name and treat my mother with genuine kindness and dedication. The facility is clean, comfortable and family-oriented; therapy animals, holiday decorations and live music in the dining room create a warm, homey atmosphere. Overall the caregivers and atmosphere really stand above other places I've seen.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.19ยท(21)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, personable direct-care staff
    • Knowledgeable physical-therapy team
    • Family-oriented, resident-recognition culture
    • Engaging activities and seasonal programming
    • Therapy-animal and musical visits
    • Clean, well-decorated common areas
    • Dedicated long-term staff with strong work ethic
    • Comfortable, homelike environment

    Cons

    • Inadequate staffing levels and coverage
    • Gaps in wound-care and infection management
    • Nutrition and hydration monitoring lapses
    • Inconsistent clinical emergency and respiratory response
    • Outdated medical equipment and supplies
    • Poor communication from nursing leadership and administration
    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation in some areas
    • Pest-control concerns in dining and communal spaces
    • Poor responsiveness to family phone inquiries
    • Allegations of staff misconduct and possible financial impropriety

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of care quality at this facility. Positive comments emphasize a caring, personable front-line workforce, a well-regarded physical-therapy program, and a family-oriented atmosphere in which staff often know residents by name. Several families described engaging activities (seasonal events, live music) and comfort initiatives such as therapy-animal visits and holiday decorations. Common-area cleanliness and decoration were frequently cited as strengths that contribute to a homelike environment.

    At the same time, a set of consistent operational concerns emerges. Staffing levels and coverage are described as insufficient in a number of accounts, and reviewers link those staffing pressures to delays in care and inconsistent responsiveness. Clinical concerns include gaps in wound care and infection management, lapses in nutrition and hydration monitoring, and inconsistent response to respiratory emergencies. Some accounts describe outdated or inadequate medical equipment, which reviewers say can hinder timely clinical interventions.

    Management and communication were recurring themes. Families noted difficulty reaching the facility by phone, inconsistent communication from nursing leadership, and instances of a dismissive or unhelpful administrative tone. These communication gaps appear to amplify the clinical concerns, because families reported delays in escalation and limited explanation following incidents that required emergency care. There are also mentions of sanitation and pest-control issues in dining and communal areas; while other reviewers praised cleanliness, these inconsistencies warrant clarification during any tour.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility shows clear strengths in direct caregiving, therapy services, and social programming, which some families strongly appreciate. However, the pattern of staffing constraints, clinical-management gaps, equipment concerns, and communication shortfalls are material operational issues to assess. Recommended pre-admission steps include asking for current staffing ratios, reviewing wound- and infection-control protocols, confirming emergency-response procedures (including respiratory support), inspecting equipment condition, and observing meal and dining areas during a visit. Families may also request recent inspection reports and speak with current residents and families about recent experiences to weigh the facilityโ€™s positive daily culture against the operational risks described.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Chase Memorial Nursing Home is located at 1 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, NY, 13411.

    About Chase Memorial Nursing Home

    Chase Memorial Nursing Home, also called Terrace Heights, sits at 1 Terrace Heights in New Berlin, NY, and is part of Good Shepherd Communities, an organization that's been serving older adults since 1870, which gives the place a lot of experience and connection to its community, especially since a board of local volunteers oversees the operation. The facility has a 4.0 rating from 6 reviews and runs around the clock every day, offering both long-term care and intensive short-term rehabilitation in a building with 80 skilled nursing beds. Residents find a variety of caregiving services here, with specialized programs that use unique names and terms, and there are care options that include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, plus intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy, tracheotomy care, tube feeding, peritoneal dialysis, advanced wound care programs, and even telemedicine services, all supported by medical staff affiliated with Lourdes. People who live at Chase Memorial Nursing Home get individualized meal planning, social work support with discharge planning, psychological services, psychiatric care, dental and podiatry services, and general counseling, as well as family planning and birth control clinics. The property has a range of amenities for both comfort and health, including hospital-grade equipment and furniture, spaces filled with cats, dogs, and lots of plants, and a focus on "living well" through specialized life-focused activities that aim to keep residents active and engaged. Residents can expect a blend of medical support and personal care tailored to their needs, whether for short recovery or living there long-term, and families often note the facility's community feel and variety of programs that support comfort and well-being through every stage of care.

    People often ask...

    Chase Memorial Nursing Home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    Yes, Chase Memorial Nursing Home allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, NY 13411.

    No, Chase Memorial Nursing Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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