Leake and Watts Svc Inc

Leake and Watts Svc Inc sits in the Bronx at 1529 Williamsbridge Rd and offers board and care for older adults, which means seniors live in shared neighborhood homes with a live-in caregiver who helps with things like dressing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, and medication reminders, and because there are few residents in each home, both caregivers and residents get to know each other pretty well and the care feels personal, which folks tend to appreciate when they want to stay as independent as possible but still need some support with daily activities, and the homes have studio and one-bedroom units with meals and dining options which make it feel a bit like a regular house and not so much like a big institution. The place has all sorts of health and wellness services, including everything from dental care and regular doctors to specialists like cardiologists and surgeons and even psychiatrists and psychologists, so if someone needs extra medical or mental health care, there's help right there. There are activities for residents, and there are options for different levels of care, like assisted living, nursing homes, home care, hospice, and short-term respite care if families need a break, and they're connected to bigger community programs because Leake and Watts Svc Inc, which now goes by Rising Ground, has been around a long time, going back to when it started as an orphanage in 1831 in Yonkers, and over the years they've branched out with programs for families, children, those with developmental disabilities, and even things like anti-human trafficking and youth justice support. The staff runs Family Team Conferences, does home visits, helps with case planning, and holds Service Plan Reviews every six months, which keeps everyone in the loop, and residents and families get regular support. They offer counseling-individual, family, and group-as well as other services you don't always see, like trauma recovery or programs for younger people in crisis or in need of help, and they keep in close touch with caretakers, schools, and medical staff to make sure needs get met. The facility has a good review score of 9.0 from a handful of folks who've left feedback, and it connects with A Place For Mom for support and advice, and it's a nonprofit that has a long, steady history helping people of all ages thrive, including through education, community outreach, and programs meant to help families stay strong. Leake and Watts Svc Inc makes a point to stay involved with the broader community, working with local schools like PS 333 The Longwood Academy of Discovery and offering both senior and family support programs right from its main sites in the Bronx and Yonkers.