Providence Rest has 200 certified beds and most days about 190 residents live there, so there's a good amount of people but not too many, and the federal government approved them to receive both Medicare and Medicaid, which makes it easier for some families to get help paying for care, and the staff work with both a resident and family council so people can talk about any problems or improvements directly with the people in charge, and the facility is run as a nonprofit, so there's no business owner making extra money from the home. CMS, which is the government's Medicare and Medicaid agency, gave Providence Rest a 5-star overall rating, meaning the general care and services are much above average, and their 4-star health inspection rating is good, with their most recent checkup in 2018 having no major health concerns or citations, though the staffing levels are less than average, which means nurses and aides have more people to care for during a shift than at many other homes. Licensed nurses spend about one hour and eight minutes with each resident per day, which isn't as much as other homes, and registered nurses are at 27 minutes per resident each day, also below average, though nurse aides spend two hours and twenty minutes per resident each day, which is a bit above what's normal, and they've got more physical therapy hours than average, with eight minutes per resident each day.
Short-stay residents who come in for recovery from illness or surgery tend to get good results here, as only 17.2% end up needing to go back to the hospital, much less than most places, and 79.6% improved in their ability to move on their own before going home, which is higher than most other homes as well; the same group has a very low rate of pressure ulcers, with less than 1% affected, and almost all short-stay residents get their flu or pneumonia shots, with compliance around 97%. People who live there for a long time have a low hospital visit rate, but the facility has a slightly higher rate of pressure ulcers for high-risk residents, at 10.3%, and 2% have major injuries from falls, which is close to what's normally seen, and about 16% had a worsening level of movement, which is also similar to other homes. Long-stay vaccination rates are high too, about 96% for flu and 99% for pneumonia. A fire safety check in 2018 found four citations, which is just above average, but not unusually high.
Providence Rest operates in several locations, like the Main Site 721X, Monroe Annex Campus, and IN-Tech Academy Campus 368X, and they have partnerships with hospitals and other care centers, such as St. Barnabas Hospital, ArchCare at Providence Rest Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Schervier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and The Hebrew Home at Riverdale. There's a long list of community connections, like District 75, the Sonia Sotomayor Community Center, and the YMCA, and inside the building you'll find things like a media arts room, horticulture classes, culinary arts, school stores like the Eagle Spirit School Store and the PBIS School Store, plus a print shop and supply room, and a café, beauty salon, barber, personal laundry service, outdoor patio and garden, internet lounge, chapel, and even a gift shop.
Providence Rest offers rehabilitation, nursing, memory care, Huntington's Disease programs, end-of-life care, and some unique offerings, like an Autism Housing Program and a Center for Advanced Memory Care. The home supports both children and adults with special needs in some programs and has a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) option. There's an infection control program led by a nurse with ongoing training and safety steps for in-home visits and staff use proper PPE at all times. Private rooms are available alongside regular rooms, and people can pay privately if they wish. Specialized spiritual care is part of life here, and traditions like a litany honoring St. John the Baptist continue, along with the influence of the Providence Rest Convent and local ministries. They run a Take A Break Camp Program and support people with differing needs, all led by an experienced team who make individual care plans. There's also an interdisciplinary team that works together, making sure each resident gets care that's tailored to them.
Providence Rest provides many types of care, including short-term rehab, home care, independent housing, and hospital-level care for special needs, and programs for memory loss, Huntington's Disease, and end-of-life care. Six affiliated nursing homes across the New York area make this a bigger network, and the home follows laws to prevent any discrimination, with extra support for those with hearing loss. Providence Rest focuses on faith-driven, holistic care in a scenic setting, and puts emphasis on compassion, family, and community connections, always trying to make residents feel at home while still providing the services and programs needed as people age and their needs change.
