Gurwin Jewish- Fay J. Lindner Residences

January 2024

Google

Carin Frenchman

After much trepidation about moving my 80 year old dad to Gurwin, I am relieved he is thriving and enjoying himself. The staff is very accommodating and easy to work with and his room is always clean. He raves about the meals and it is reassuring to me that he is eating 3 healthy balanced meals a day. I highly recommend and wish I had moved him in sooner.

January 2024

Google

Gina DeSilva

Supportive and kind staff in terms of communication and orientation to the Gurwin.

January 2024

Google

Peggy Levitan

My mother resided at Gurwin Jewish Assisted Living for over 6 years. She passed away recently at age 96 after a long and rewarding life. She made the decision to move back to NY from FL after realizing, that after her leg amputation, she needed to feel safe and be closer to family. It was the perfect fit for her and also for our family. The staff at Gurwin is warm and caring. They always tried to keep her and us happy. The front desk, recreation, the dining room, cleaning and maintenance, administrative staff and wellness were always available to discuss any issues and over the years we got to know many of them closely. The aides generally provided wonderful personal care with showering and dressing. I don't think any assisted living facility is perfect, but having dealt with a 'for profit' facility with a different family member, there was no comparison. Gurwin makes it more about the residents not the profits. My Mom was pretty independent initially and was involved in Council and many activities, especially the synagogue. She loved classes with the college professor who came every month. She gradually declined physically, but was cognitively intact until very recently. We needed to add more care over the years, but I always felt that the staff at wellness and case management/social work provided guidance in a very helpful, appropriate way. Even during the height of the pandemic, they kept her safe and did their best during a very difficult time. I highly recommend Gurwin Jewish Fay J Lindner Residences to anyone looking for a safe loving environment.

January 2024

Google

Sharon Jacobs

My mother was very wary of going to assisted living although at 92 years of age she is limited in walking and daily activities. After touring many places we chose Gurwin. We toured with Beth, the Marketing Director who is extremely competent and engaging and very transparent. She worked with us every step of the way and made moving in seamless and stress free. In fact all the staff members at Gurwin are friendly, helpful and engaging. The facility is spotless and the residents are satisfied with services and activities and friendly to one another. My mom's quality of life is greatly improved and she is adjusting nicely despite have had reservations about coming here. If there is ever a concern, the staff is quick to address it! I am so relieved and grateful to the staff and highly recommend this residence!

December 2023

Google

Joanne Hadjiyane

It was a difficult decision to make but for our loved one it was the easiest to choose Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Assisted Living Residences. Highly recommended by our loved one's Medical Doctor which alone says a great deal. The facility is kept CLEANER than CLEAN. The Recreation Center goes beyond to keep the residents active and feeling loved. As a family member I can rest at night knowing my loved one is being taken care of. When entering the facility, the reception administrators welcome you not only with a smile but by "Your Name". I don't know how they are able to remember each family members' names but every and any time I have been there, (which is often) I have been welcomed and greeted with a smile. The ENTIRE STAFF is AMAZING and always is willing to assist with anything that is needed. I am very grateful to have found a place for my loved one to create a new and loving home. Gurwin Assisted Living is Highly Recommended….

December 2022

Google

Sha Rose

It's very difficult to have a parent become quite different from their former self. It tugs at one's heart strings and requires more attention from the loved ones than before. It is a significant change from what was. My mother has been at the Gurwin Assisted living for four years now. She loves it there whenever I ask her how she feels about her life and, that includes the food! The GAL has faced all of the challenges that all of these facilities faced. I have always felt secure during Covid and beyond. The measures taken have been very serious, their care and showing up during this time has been incredible. This has been an extremely hard time for all of these facilities and I would rate "GAL" 's response and responsiveness as A+. My mother made it through and is continuing to do so with flying colors. My mom has Parkinson's, a progressive and debiliating disease. Yet, somehow she is pulling through. While there, I have noticed that the aides just check on her beyond their scheduled visits like for medication administration for example. They knock, she says, "come in" and it's often just to say, "hello." She is on their radar. There have been quite a few occasions where staff have gone totally beyond the call of duty to provide comfort to my mom. There are a lot of "hello's" we encounter I have noticed just walking to the dining room on the occasions that I visit. These "hello's" are from the mainentance people, the receptionists, the cleaners, the aides that haven't even worked with her even, the other residents as well as the management staff. She is a part of the fabric of the GAL. She feels at home and that this is her home. All of these facilities are experiencing fiscal changes but even with certain challenges the management and staff come back fighting to provide the best care they can. I feel taken care of too as I have become more and more my mother's keeper. The responsiveness to my concerns is attended to with respect, dignity and honesty. I am heard just as my mother is. Yes, it can be a lively and bustling place yet we are not lost in that. My mother is "Francine," not an apartment #. If she doesn't show up for something, she is missed and checked on. I have experienced that first hand. At the GAL, my mother is being watched over so honestly I do not have to do it. I do not have to worry about her falls anymore or her poor judgement calls. She goes on a bus to have her nails done at her favorite parlor near by. She has her hair done by the hair dresser she has come to love at the Gurwin's beauty parlor.She attends exercise classes most every morning in person once again. She feels more special and important than when she was living in her condo. She has found her place and in large part, it is without me. This has freed up my time to attend to my own family matters. I need that time. I could go on about the ladies she eats with at her table, the recreation therapists that keep her busy, the beautiful apartment she currently lives in. I could mention the religious opportunities, the classes, and the new friends she has made. She has even met some friends that moved in from her former condo association. Her memory isn't good enough now to play poker or other board games but there are games going on that can seem quite serious, lol. And when I have been there later in the evening, there are still activities going on like bridge, bingo, discussions in the dining area, or religious services. I saw a resident from my mom's wing sitting in the library reading the New York Times at 10pm on one pm visit. There is even a resident who walks the grounds regularly. I wonder sometimes if the residents get in more social activities and exercise than I do! It's a mix of all levels of need. Everyone fits in. The location is fantastic but I fear I have gone on too much. I just felt the desire to share our experiences at the Gurwin Assisted Living. The effort to provide loving care and attention from the GAL to my mom, me and my family, deserves this review. Highly recommend.

September 2019

Google

Jana Bravo

My Dad moved into the assisted living in May 2019. We could not be more pleased with the care he is receiving. His quality of life is better than it has been in years. His apartment is spacious and bright. The aids and staff at the wellness center truly look out for him and call the family if anything seems wrong. There a plenty of activities to keep him busy and they are open to suggestions. We asked for some different types of movies and they are accommodating. The grounds are beautiful and maintained regularly. My brother is there weekly and I am there every 6 weeks and neither of us have found anything to complain about. We chose Gurwin because dialysis is right here, but knowing what we know now, I would have chosen here anyway.

May 2019

Google

candelaria Baber

January 2019

Google

Ben Abrams

Visitors perspective: The grounds are always clean and well kept. The staff are all patient and kind.

January 2019

Google

Ashley Foguel

As a visitor, the staff is very nice and the facilities are clean and welcoming

August 2018

Google

Angel Fernandez

August 2017

Google

Eric Sandelin

January 2017

Google

Carlos And Larizsa Feliz

Beautiful facilities

October 2016

Google

Ben A

Visitors perspective: The grounds are always clean and well kept. The staff are all patient and kind.

June 2014

Facebook

Dean Demori

May 2014

Facebook

Michael A Trent

December 2013

SeniorAdvisor

Anonymous

They have long term nursing here but we used the rehab services. They provided good care and were clean. They were not primarily for patients with dementia. In terms of the physical care and the staffing everyone was good. The place was good. They were maybe a little too big to give a patient who needed extra care the attention that would take and when my husband was there I would be there six or eight hours a day. He was just beside himself when I would leave.

October 2013

Facebook

Karin Schlee

October 2013

Facebook

Melanie Pritchard