Good Shepherd-Fairview Home, located in Binghamton, NY, provides a range of care options encompassing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. This facility is dedicated to supporting residents with a continuum of care that accommodates changing needs, promoting an environment where individuals can age in place comfortably. Good Shepherd-Fairview Home is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since July 1, 1976. The facility is home to 49 current occupants and offers various amenities and services designed to enhance residents' quality of life, including a barber/beauty salon, clubs and communities, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dental care, and speech therapy. Additional services include resident and family counseling, respite care, and laundry/dry cleaning services. The home integrates religious services catering to residents of the Catholic faith.
The care services at Good Shepherd-Fairview Home are supported by a dedicated team that includes nurses and therapists specializing in occupational, physical, and speech therapy. These services aim to promote the health and well-being of residents, facilitated by individualized care plans tailored to address each resident's unique needs. Despite the comprehensive care offerings, the facility receives mixed reviews regarding the quality of care and staff performance. While many residents and families commend the staff's compassionate and friendly demeanor, emphasizing the attentive care provided, especially in rehabilitation and physical therapy, others have voiced concerns about administrative responses and organizational issues. Challenges noted by some include unaccounted personal belongings, inconsistent treatment plans influenced by insurance coverage changes, and a perceived decline in standards since the pandemic associated with administrative changes. These mixed experiences highlight the facility's strengths in providing personalized care and rehabilitation services, while also emphasizing areas needing improvement, particularly in organizational practice and communication.
Costs at this community start at $5,888 and range up to $9,125. The average price in the community is $7,506, which is more than the average price in the area of $7,338. 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.