A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility is a long-term nursing home located in Uniondale, New York. It operates under the Nassau Health Care Corporation and offers comprehensive care services for residents with complex medical needs. With a capacity to accommodate up to 563 occupants, the facility provides various healthcare and support services certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, having participated in Medicare since January 1, 1967. Residents have access to a wide array of medical and rehabilitative services, including cardiac care, dialysis, and therapies such as occupational, physical, and speech therapy. The facility also provides specialized wound care and management, focusing on the dietary and mobility needs of patients with conditions like diabetes and frail skin. Additional services available include mental wellness programs, podiatry, dental care, pharmacy, and vision care. To support residents' social and personal needs, the facility features amenities like a beauty shop and offers family counseling services.
Despite these offerings, reviews of the facility's care and staffing present a mixed image. Some residents and their families report severe dissatisfaction due to issues such as poor facility maintenance, incompetence among staff, understaffing, and communication problems, which have allegedly resulted in negative outcomes like bed sores and untreated infections. There are serious concerns about systemic mismanagement and the impact on resident well-being. However, a few accounts from long-term stays have praised certain staff members for their attentiveness and care quality. The facility remains committed to enhancing patient experiences through ongoing improvements in infrastructure and service delivery, though detailed specifics on recent upgrades are not widely disclosed.
Costs at this community start at $12,775 and range up to $13,117. The average price in the community is $12,946, which is more than the average price in the area of $8,355. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
