Augustana Lutheran Home, also called Lutheran Augustana Home for Aged or Lutheran Augustana Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation, sits at 5434 2nd Ave in Brooklyn, NY, and has cared for seniors since 1963, offering a total of 240 rooms and beds with 236 currently filled, and it's been licensed for both Medicaid and Medicare since 1976, so it's pretty well established in the community. The facility holds a 5 out of 5 stars Medicare rating, based on staff, safety, and overall quality, which shows that the care meets high standards, and it's known for friendly staff who help create a welcoming place for residents and visitors.
At Augustana Lutheran Home, people can choose to live in studios or efficiencies, and these rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes, with some in-suite safety and disabled features, and the community also has a library, hair salon, high-speed internet, fitness center, and a community dining room where residents get nutritious meals made with quality ingredients, with meal plans designed to support health and balanced nutrition. The staff offer help at all hours, and medication management is available, along with nursing and convalescent care focused on older adults.
The home provides different kinds of care, such as assisted living, skilled nursing, independent living, memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, hospice care, home healthcare during the week, respite care, adult daycare, and rehabilitation through the Lutheran Augustana Extended Care & Rehab program, which also covers stroke care, pain and wound management, cardiac care, psychiatry, occupational, speech, and physical therapy, and dental care. There are recreational and educational activities too, like arts and crafts, wellness programs, spiritual activities, and social events, so residents can stay busy if they want.
Augustana Lutheran Home supports speakers of English and Chinese, which helps make things comfortable for more people, and they offer personalized care plans to help promote independence and healing. The facility has independent living for more active seniors and senior apartments with services like housekeeping and laundry, as well as daily assistance in assisted living for dressing, bathing, and healthcare needs.
The place is connected to the ELCA, with a mission to share the story of Jesus, and Rev. Elizabeth Eaton is the principal officer. People here can use a lot of amenities aimed at comfort and keeping a sense of independence, with memory care services specifically set up to help seniors with confusion or wandering. Augustana Lutheran Home received recognition like Best of Senior Living and Best of the Year All Star awards because of its care, activities, and friendly atmosphere, and while there aren't records about board members available, it's clear the focus stays on supporting the elderly with medical care, community support, and ways to enjoy daily life, with services running from Monday to Saturday for home care and being closed on Sundays.
