Huntington Living Center

    369 E Main St, Waterloo, NY 13165
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Supportive leadership and great facility

    I work here and can honestly say it's a great place with plenty of activities and an engaged leadership team. The Director of Nursing, supervisors, and staff are supportive and professional - it's one of the best facilities I've worked for, and I recommend it.

    Staff member
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    2.81·(16)

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Supportive nursing leadership
    • Positive workplace environment for staff
    • Engaged supervisory team
    • Staffing praised by employees
    • Employee recommendation as an employer

    Cons

    • Insufficient staffing levels
    • Low staff responsiveness to resident needs
    • Overall resident-care quality
    • Negative staff–resident communication tone
    • Reliance on family presence to secure care
    • Facility maintenance and cleanliness shortcomings
    • Inconsistent implementation of care protocols

    Summary of reviews

    The available reviews present a mixed picture of Huntington Living Center, with clear divergence between employee-focused feedback and family/resident-focused feedback. Employee-oriented comments highlight strengths in leadership and workplace culture, whereas family- and resident-oriented comments raise operational concerns about care delivery and day-to-day responsiveness.

    Care quality emerges as a primary area of concern. Multiple comments indicate perceived shortcomings in the consistency and timeliness of hands-on care, with reviewers expressing that residents sometimes do not receive expected levels of attention unless family members are present. This pattern suggests gaps in adherence to care routines or in the facility's ability to sustain planned staffing coverage through an entire shift.

    Staffing and staff conduct are central themes. On one hand, staff and supervisors are described positively by employee-oriented reviewers, with specific praise for the Director of Nursing and supervisory teams. On the other hand, family-facing feedback characterizes staff as disengaged or unresponsive and notes an abrupt communication tone in interactions with residents and families. Together these observations indicate a potential disconnect between staff morale or internal management and the bedside behaviors experienced by residents and visitors.

    There is little specific commentary about dining or activities in the summaries provided. The absence of consistent feedback could indicate these areas were not a focus of the reviewers, or they were not perceived as noteworthy relative to care and staffing concerns. Prospective families may want to request current menus, activity schedules, and sample programming during a visit to assess these service areas directly.

    Facility upkeep and operational management also appear uneven. Several summaries point to maintenance and cleanliness shortcomings and to inconsistency in how care protocols are implemented across shifts or units. At the same time, positive statements about leadership as an employer suggest there may be internal strengths that, if directed toward clinical and operational consistency, could address some resident-facing concerns.

    Notable patterns to consider: a clear split between employee satisfaction and family/resident dissatisfaction; recurring indications of understaffing and low responsiveness; reliance on family advocacy to obtain routine care; and variable facility upkeep. Families considering Huntington Living Center should focus on observing staffing levels during different shifts, asking for documentation of care protocols and staffing ratios, and requesting references from both employees and current resident families to form a balanced view.

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    Location

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    Huntington Living Center is located at 369 E Main St, Waterloo, NY, 13165.

    About Huntington Living Center

    Huntington Living Center sits at 369 East Main Street in Waterloo, NY, with 160 beds set up for skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, and you'll find it has four 40-bed units spread across three floors, including a Special Needs Unit for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related issues which helps provide a safe place for those who might wander or get lost easily, and what's also notable is the secure unit for cognitively impaired care which really tries to keep residents protected and supervised, and being part of Finger Lakes Health and a subordinate of the University of Rochester does mean residents get access to many medical specialists if they need extra care, so you also have healthcare staff on duty day and night, including certified nurses, licensed medical practitioners, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, activities staff, and nutritional services to help with all kinds of daily and medical needs and to provide a wide range of services whether it's skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapy, long-term care, or memory care services.

    Residents can pick from different living options, like studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or semi-private rooms, all fully furnished with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, telephone, internet, and cable, and you'll also see outdoor courtyards with walking paths, gardens, a gazebo, plants, and flowers-thanks to effort from the Taylor Brown Auxiliary and local volunteers-and there's indoor community areas too, plus patios and a pavilion for family gatherings or activities. Staff are always on hand to help residents move between beds and wheelchairs, manage their medicine, keep an eye on things like insulin levels for diabetes, and serve meals to give everybody more time and convenience.

    Huntington Living Center stays busy with daily recreational programs and a monthly calendar built around resident input, and there's even a therapeutic activity program for folks with dementia, depression, or challenging behaviors, plus special programs bringing in local school kids for intergenerational activities. The place helps older adults with personal care, help moving around, 24-hour emergency assistance, medication management, and transportation services, and there's a range of payment options including private pay, social security, veterans benefits, and insurance, as well as various fees for community, respite stays, buy-in, and levels of care depending on each person's needs.

    The facility focuses on giving each resident an environment that feels comfortable and supportive, offering help with daily living and health in a way that suits each person, and staff strive to make things safe especially for people who require constant monitoring. Huntington Living Center mainly serves Seneca County, has ties with outstanding acute care if something comes up, and keeps a transparent record of financial activities and grants supporting the facility and nursing workforce programs. The grounds are designed to be pleasant for walking or sitting outdoors, and volunteers help keep the gardens in good shape for everyone to enjoy.

    People often ask...

    Huntington Living Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Huntington Living Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 369 E Main St, Waterloo, NY 13165.

    No, Huntington Living Center 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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