Brandywine Living at The Savoy is a care facility located in Little Neck, New York, designed to provide specialized memory care and assisted living services. The community caters primarily to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, offering both a secure and supportive environment. The facility emphasizes luxurious living spaces combined with a variety of engaging daily activities that aim to enhance residents’ quality of life. The staff is recognized for their comprehensive training and the high quality of healthcare services they provide.
The facility provides a range of care and medical support services tailored to meet the needs of its residents. For individuals requiring incontinence care, the staff offers assistance with dignity and respect to maintain the residents' comfort and health. Diabetes care includes routine monitoring and management of blood glucose levels, meals designed to control blood sugar levels, and any necessary medication management. Ambulatory care is available for residents who need help with mobility, ensuring they have the support required to move safely throughout the community. Memory care services are a primary focus at Brandywine Living at The Savoy, with specialized programs and activities developed to engage individuals at all stages of memory impairment. The community is secured to safeguard residents while allowing them the freedom to enjoy facilities within a safe environment. Medication management is provided to residents by trained staff, who ensure that prescriptions are administered correctly and on schedule, minimizing the risks of medication errors.
Transportation services are an essential component of Brandywine Living at The Savoy’s care approach. Complimentary transportation is available for both medical and non-medical purposes, facilitating access to necessary healthcare appointments and hospital visits, as well as enabling residents to participate in various activities outside the facility. This service ensures that residents maintain an active and engaging lifestyle while having their healthcare needs adequately met.
Reviews from residents and their families often highlight the compassionate and helpful nature of the staff, who are frequently praised for their friendliness and attention to individual needs. The community is described as clean and welcoming, offering an array of enjoyable social and physical activities for residents. However, there are concerns about understaffing and negative feedback regarding a specific employee, Shonette Bynoe, who is reported to mistreat residents and mishandle private information. Despite these issues, many families express appreciation for the care environment and are comforted knowing their loved ones are treated respectfully in a supportive setting, even though some find the cost higher compared to other facilities.
Costs at this community start at $4,995 and range up to $5,995. The average price in the community is $5,495, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,195. The cost of memory care 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.