Huntington Living Center

    369 E Main St, Waterloo, NY, 13165
    3.4 · 7 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Disinterested staff, understaffed; don't recommend

    I had a negative experience. Staff were disinterested and often put out when asked, the facility was understaffed and not kept up, and residents were treated like obstacles - care felt questionable. I wouldn't recommend it unless you can be there daily; the DON and supervisors seemed unconcerned.

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    3.43 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Positive workplace reputation among staff
    • Praise for the Director of Nursing
    • Supportive supervisors (per staff)
    • Staffing seen positively by some employees
    • Employee recommendation to work there

    Cons

    • Disinterested or unconcerned staff
    • Understaffed facility
    • Staff appear put out when asked for assistance
    • Residents treated as obstacles rather than individuals
    • Poor and questionable resident care
    • Requires family presence daily to ensure adequate care
    • Multiple reviewers do not recommend the facility
    • Facility not kept up / maintenance concerns
    • Overall negative resident/family experience

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is predominantly negative, focused heavily on concerns about the quality of care and staff attitudes. Multiple reviewers describe staff as disinterested or unconcerned and indicate the facility is understaffed. These conditions are linked to reports of poor care, questionable treatment of residents, and an impression that staff are annoyed or “put out” when family members or residents request help. Several reviewers explicitly state they would not recommend the facility, and at least one notes that family members feel they must be present daily to ensure acceptable care for their loved ones.

    Care quality is the central issue raised. The reviews repeatedly use terms like “poor care” and “care of residents questionable,” suggesting systemic problems rather than isolated incidents. The claim that residents are treated as obstacles implies a lack of person-centered care and respect. The recurrent statement that relatives need to be there every day to monitor care is a strong signal of persistent neglect or inconsistent caregiving practices. These comments collectively indicate that the facility may be failing to meet basic expectations for resident safety, dignity, and well-being.

    Staffing and staff behavior are closely tied to the negative experiences described. Understaffing appears as a common theme, and reviewers link it to delays, inattentiveness, and staff seeming annoyed when asked to assist. The combination of insufficient staffing levels and reported staff disengagement can contribute directly to missed care tasks, poor responsiveness, and a general sense that resident needs are not a priority. However, there is an important contrasting note: some comments portray the facility positively as an employer. A subset of the summaries praises the Director of Nursing, supervisors, and overall staffing from an employee perspective, calling it the “best facility to work for” and recommending it as a workplace. This creates a notable contradiction between staff-reported workplace satisfaction and family/resident-reported care problems.

    Facility condition and upkeep receive negative mention as well, with at least one reviewer stating the facility is “not kept up.” While specifics about maintenance, cleanliness, or safety issues are not detailed in the summaries, the phrase suggests physical environment concerns that could further undermine resident comfort and perception of quality. There is no specific information in these summaries about dining, activities, medical services, or clinical outcomes, so no conclusions can be drawn about those areas from the provided content.

    Management and leadership present a mixed picture. Praise for the Director of Nursing and supervisors suggests some leadership strengths or favorable internal culture for employees, but this does not appear to translate into consistently positive resident experiences according to the reviewers. The divergence may indicate communication or operational gaps between management and frontline resident care, or differing perspectives between staff and families. The recurring recommendation against the facility from family/resident reviewers contrasts with employee recommendations, which is a noteworthy pattern pointing to potential internal vs. external perception issues.

    In summary, the dominant themes are understaffing, poor and questionable resident care, indifferent or put-out staff behavior, and an environment that some reviewers find poorly maintained. These issues lead multiple reviewers to recommend against using the facility for resident care and to report a need for constant family oversight. Counterbalancing this are a few clear positive comments regarding the facility as a workplace and specific praise for nursing leadership and supervisors. Any decision-making based on these reviews should weigh the strong, recurring concerns about resident care and staffing against the more limited internal praises; additionally, prospective residents and families should seek up-to-date, direct information (inspections, recent staffing ratios, and family references) because the reviews indicate inconsistent experiences and a potential disconnect between management/staff perspectives and resident/family experiences.

    Location

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    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.

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