Braemar at Montebello is a large senior living community at 250 Lafayette Ave in Suffern, NY, offering several kinds of care and housing for older adults, and no public pricing information is available. The building is new and modern, spanning four stories and about 134,000 square feet, with contemporary accents and natural touches that make the place feel updated yet comfortable. The community has 133 fully furnished apartments in several layouts, like studios and one- or two-bedroom units, featuring kitchenettes, private bathrooms, luxury vinyl flooring, wireless internet, safety and monitoring systems, and climate controls. There are also semi-private suites available for those who want to share space. Some rooms are set up specifically for residents with memory loss.
Braemar provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite programs, and memory care, with a special secure unit for people with dementia or memory impairment. Care gets tailored to the person, so there's support for needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, incontinence, mobility, and diabetes, plus specialized programs like Music and Memory and sensory-based activities. Trained staff are on site all hours, with a Wellness Department and on-site physician's office for both regular checks and urgent care. The facility is licensed and gets checked for quality every six months.
Older adults can take part in a variety of daily activities aimed at keeping them active and social, including physical exercise, entertainment, and enrichment. The property has plenty of recreational features, like a golf putting green, outdoor chess, gardens, walking paths, and gazebos for sitting in the shade and socializing. There's also a movie theater, library, game room, and a pub, along with fitness and wellness centers. Dining includes restaurant-style meals in a main dining room, a private dining area for special events, a 24-hour café, and a pub, and the kitchen staff aim to provide nutritious food that fits various dietary needs. Housekeeping, linen service, transportation, and beauty or barber salon services are available too.
The community supports a family-like feeling where staff know residents by name and encourage daily social activities and engagement, with music programs, movie nights, and religious services that are open to people of any faith. There are support services for memory care, caregiver support, and resources like help with long-term care payment options and veteran benefits.
People live in secure, comfortable apartments with easy access to plenty of things to do, and staff are known to be friendly, helpful, and patient, especially with people facing memory challenges. The focus stays on each resident's well-being and independence, always with an eye on health, comfort, and peace of mind, in a pleasant community that's earned a 5-star rating for its work in caring for seniors.
