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A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
An Affiliate of the North Shore / LIJ Health System
875 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553
Offices: 516.572.1400
Admissions:516.572.1510
Fax: 516.483.1992
Medical Care at A. Holly Patterson
Recognized nationally as a model for skilled nursing facilities, the Patterson Facility offers innovative care in an environment that treats the 'whole' person. The skilled and caring medical staff responds to the physical, social and emotional needs of each resident.
Extensive medical care is provided by the Facility's physician staff in such diverse areas as rehabilitation services, diagnostic and radiology services, psychiatric and psychological care, dental and ophthalmology care, podiatry services, cardiology evaluations and treatment, and neurological testing. On-site ambulatory clinics provide residents the convenience of accessible specialty medical care. Should inpatient hospital care be necessary, residents are transferred to the nearby Nassau University Medical Center, one of the finest teaching hospitals in the region, affiliated with the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems.
Not content to be among the nation's most outstanding
skilled nursing facility staffs, the doctors and
nurses at the Patterson Facility continuously work
to improve their skills through education. Each
week, health care professionals provide updates
on clinical procedures, advances in treatments,
new pharmaceutical therapies and a host of other
current medical topics.
For post-hospital care, A. Holly Patterson offers
a continuum of services, including the following
specialty units:
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·Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
for
post-stroke
post-fracture
neuro-muscular disease
accident
recovery
generalized debility
and more |
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·Long-Term Rehabilitation
·Wound
Care
·I.V. Therapy
·Dementia
Services
·Ventilator and Respiratory
Care
·HIV / AIDS
·Hospice
Care
·Korean Long Term Care |
Activities
With a full staff of Therapeutic Recreation, music and art therapists and 72 acres of park-like grounds, our residents are constantly motivated to live as fully and completely as possible. Community field trips, cultural programs, adapted sports and holiday celebrations are just a few of the many activities that fill the daily lives of our residents. A game room, featuring video games, pool table, basketball, and a large screen TV is open with staff supervision. Our Glee Club and Veteran’s Group are also among some of the specialty services that put us apart from the competition.
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Nursing - The goal of the Nursing
Department is to provide safe and effective
nursing care that is designed to help our
residents regain and maintain the highest
level of capability, and thus improve their
quality of life.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy,
speech therapy and audiology services are
offered to our residents, in an effort to
restore and maintain their optimum functional
level and allow them to return to the community.
Social Work - Committed to
providing intervention and advocacy for our
residents as needed, the main focus of this
department is to maximize each resident's
level of function by working with family and
outside agencies. Discharge Planning assessments
begin at admission to ensure that each opportunity
to return to community living is afforded
to every resident.
Respiratory Care - Under
the direction of the Medical Director and
a board-certified pulmonologist, the Respiratory
Care Department provides comprehensive care
by licensed nurses and respiratory specialists
around the clock, seven days a week.
Pharmacy – Expeditious delivery
ensures that our residents receive their prescribed
medications in a timely fashion. The facility
utilizes highly qualified pharmacy consultants
for medication review.
Laboratory Services - The
Patterson Facility is one of the very few
nursing homes that offer the services of an
accredited, full-service laboratory, under
the direction of a licensed pathologist.
HIV Services - Under the
direction of a skilled physician with experience
in Infectious Diseases and the clinical management
of persons with AIDS, the Patterson Facility
offers a wide variety of services in a 20-bed
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Additional Services
A. Holly Patterson residents can enjoy the convenience of on-site beauty and barber shop services for a nominal cost.
Also available are frequent on-site holiday gift boutiques and the Holly Shop, a stationery and sundries store operated
by the Facility's volunteers, the Geronteers.
Also available are interfaith chaplaincy services, a variety of recreational activities, and resident banking services.
Overnight leaves from the Facility can be arranged, unless a medical condition prevents such a visit, or insurance prohibits it. Daytime passes are also available, with or without escort, depending on each resident’s personal situation.
Ample, free on-site parking is available.
About the Staff
Caring for the residents of the Patterson Facility is a way of life for its professionals. A highly qualified staff of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses delivers around-the-clock skilled care. A full-time staff of board-certified physicians, supervised by an on-site medical director, provides experienced care and treatment in all medical specialties relating to geriatric care. Other professionals, including social workers, registered dieticians; respiratory therapists, activities specialists, pastoral care and rehabilitation therapists are part of the team that provides day-to-day support services.
The Center prides itself on having a family of men and women whose concern, compassion and commitment are the essential components for ensuring the comfort and well-being of its residents.
Payment methods accepted include: Medicare; Medicaid;
Private Pay; HMO or Third Party Provider (with authorization);
Commercial Insurance or Medicaid Pending.
Proffessional Organizational Memberships
A.Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility is a proud
member of the following Professional Organizations:
·New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aged
·New York State Health Facilities Associations
·Greater New York Hospital Association
·Healthcare Association of New York State
·County Nursing Facilities of New York
Admissions and Tour Information
The Admissions Office will gladly arrange a tour of the facility for family
members as well as for hospital and home care professionals seeking information to assist individuals
awaiting placement. For appointments and information, please call the Pre-Admission Office
at (516) 572-1510 or 1511, or fax us at (516) 483-1992. Weekday tours are always available.
Weekend or evening tours can also be arranged by calling the Admissions Office in advance.
The A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility is licensed by the New York State
Department of Health and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Health Care Organizations.
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