St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehab Care Center, located in Smithtown, New York, is a facility dedicated to providing nursing home care along with various specialized medical support services. This center offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes skilled nursing services, catering to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs. St. Catherine's offers a range of care options intended to meet individual patient requirements, including physical therapy, dialysis, and a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Additionally, there are pharmacy services available to aid with medication management and administration, ensuring that residents receive appropriate and timely medical support.
The facility emphasizes linguistic inclusivity, offering services in both English and Spanish to accommodate diverse resident backgrounds. For residents requiring specialized or additional services, there are podiatry services available and amenities such as a beauty shop and barber/beauty salon, which contribute to personal care and maintaining a sense of dignity and well-being.
Despite these offerings, resident and family reviews have raised concerns about the standards of care and facility upkeep. Recurrent issues noted include staff unresponsiveness, inadequate patient hygiene practices, and inconsistencies in care quality. Some reviews suggest systemic understaffing contributing to the problems described, although there are also mentions of compassionate care being provided by specific nurses and rehabilitation therapists. The mixed reviews reflect significant variance in care experience, heavily influenced by individual interactions with staff members. Despite these challenges, the center continues to focus on delivering quality patient care through its specialized medical programs and therapies.
Costs at this community start at $2,495 and range up to $13,581. The average price in the community is $8,038, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,235. 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.