Fontaine Family Type Home sits at 10 Ethan Lane in Ronkonkoma, NY, where it runs as a small family-style board and care home with space for just four residents, so it ends up feeling peaceful and close-knit like a real home, and staff can actually get to know every resident's needs well. The place offers many levels of care, and seniors can stay as their needs change, whether folks just want an active adult lifestyle with some light help, need full-time assisted living, require skilled nursing, or need long-term or hospice care, and there's even home health services with Medicare-certified nurses coming in if that's what the doctor orders. There's strong attention on memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with a locked and secure memory program in a purpose-built section where staff know how to de-escalate risky behaviors, use computerized wandering alerts, and keep everyone safe with bracelets and building alarms.
Meals are provided, including for people on vegetarian or special diets, and there's a dining program tailored for those in memory care. The home has indoor and outdoor common areas, wheelchair accessible showers, and an on-site beautician for those who like to keep up on grooming, along with devotional services off-site for spiritual needs and a mix of activities to help folks socialize, learn, and keep busy. There are both private and semi-private rooms, including one-bedroom units, and the property can supply complimentary transportation and has resident parking for those who still drive. The whole place is certified by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and features a Case Manager who keeps everything running smooth.
Round-the-clock staff, awake 24 hours, are ready to help with anything from bathing and dressing to medication management and even insulin injections. They're trained for behavioral issues and complex care, and they help with daily housekeeping too. Fontaine Family Type Home also has short-term respite services, letting family caregivers take a break when needed. Spanish and French-speaking staff are available, and everyone works to make residents feel safe, respected, and a part of the home's quiet routines. With just four beds, folks living here get a good amount of personal attention, whether they need memory care, skilled nursing, or just companionship in a secure and steady home setting.
