We know that you may have many questions about the services of Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation. This section of our Web site is designed to answer questions we are asked most frequently.
We also know that you may have questions not answered by this section. If so, we encourage you to contact our Admissions Counselors at 718-289-2163/2164, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-7 PM, and 1-877-PARKER3 during evenings or weekends. If you have clinical concerns, please call your Unit Social Worker.
You may also wish to contact us on-line by sending an Email to info@parkerinstitute.org or by filling in the form below. To use this form, fill in the appropriate fields, including your question, before hitting the "Send" button. Please note that in order for us to respond to your question, you must include your Email address.
Questions/Answers
How do I know if Parker is "right" for me or for a loved one? Call our Admissions Counselors at 718-289-2163/2164, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM, and at all other times, call 1-877-PARKER3.
When can my loved one be admitted? Parker offers same day admission, including evenings, 7 days a week. Rapid assessments are made, on-site, on-line, or via fax. (Telephone 718-289-2163/2164; Fax 718-289-2121)
Can Parker help schedule a medical/nursing evaluation? YES. Call 718-289-2140, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM, and at all other times, call 1-877-PARKER3.
Where is Parker Jewish Institute? Parker is an independent institution located at the Queens/Nassau border. Our main building is on the same campus as Long Island Jewish Medical Center, off Lakeville Road, between Union Turnpike and Marcus Avenue. Parker is easy to reach by auto, rail or bus, and has its own parking lot. For directions and a map, click here.
Is Parker an "accredited" facility? Parker Jewish Institute is accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and is licensed by the New York State Department of Health.
What types of insurance does Parker accept? Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, private pay and many private insurance plans are accepted for various programs. You must check each program.
How do I know if I (or a loved one) qualify for Medicare or Medicaid?
Medicare is a federal government health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and older, and those under 65 who are disabled. Call 1-800-772-1213 for further information.
Medicaid is a government program for financially needy persons. It covers doctors' services, prescribed medicines and other medical supplies. Call 1-877-472-8411.
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Call Parker's Admissions Counselors at 718-289-2163, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM, and at all other times, call 1-877-PARKER3.
Does Parker accept people who live out of New York State? YES. Call toll free for further information: 1-877-PARKER3.
Does Parker treat people of different backgrounds and ages, as well as non-English speaking people? Admissions to Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation are open to individuals without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, language, sex, age, disability, or source of payment.
Is Parker a "hospital," a "nursing home" or a "rehabilitation facility"? Parker Jewish Institute is multi-faceted. It is a unique health care and rehabilitation center for adults. We provide a wide range of services geared to each stage of a person's recovery as well as their family needs. Those services range from short term rehabilitation to long term care to community health programs for those who live at home.
Is Parker a Kosher facility? YES. Parker Jewish Institute is certified by the Vaad HaRabanim of Queens, a respected council of Rabbis. The Kosher food served at Parker is prepared under rabbinical supervision, and all products are separately approved by the Institute's Mashgiach, or Kosher supervisor.
Can Parker help "restore" my strength?
Parker Jewish Institute is the pioneer in short term rehabilitation for older adults. Today, Parker is New York's leader in sub-acute care, discharging some 1,500 patients back to home each year, after recovery from a broad range of surgical procedures, stroke, amputation, injuries and illness.
Is Parker's short term rehabilitation program/sub-acute care program appropriate for adults under 65 years of age? Many of Parker's short term rehabilitation patients are in their 40s, 50s and 60s. They choose Parker to take advantage of the Institute's great expertise and experience, as well as a unique approach that fosters independence and rapid return to home.
Does Parker have its own medical staff? The medical staff at Parker is one of the largest, most highly trained of any similar facility in the country. Doctors are present 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Among its special services, the Institute provides on-site clinics in dentistry, ophthalmology, ear-nose-throat, radiology, orthopedics, podiatry and audiology, as well as psychiatry and psychology services.
Are mental health services available? Parker Jewish Institute provides a wide range of mental health services to residents, patients and their families.
Does Parker provide care for individuals with complicated medical problems? YES. In fact, Parker is among the top choices in the treatment of medically complex adults. The Institute's highly trained, experienced medical and nursing staff is recognized as innovators and leaders in clinically complex care.
Can Parker help a person recovering from a stroke? Parker's interdisciplinary team of specialists offers a remarkable Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Program that improves outcomes and speeds recovery. For further information, call 718-289-2163/2164 (inpatient)..
Can we receive Parker's health care services at home? YES. Parker offers a comprehensive long term home health care program for residents of Queens and Nassau Counties.
How can I find out whether a person is experiencing memory loss or Alzheimer's disease? Call 718-289-2105 and ask for an evaluation.
Does Parker offer day care help for frail elderly or disabled persons? Parker operates the largest adult day health care program in Queens and Nassau Counties, including door-to-door transportation.
Does Parker provide information to help family caregivers? Call 718-289-2105.
How can I help support Parker's programs and services for older adults?
To learn how you can help click here or call 718-289-2143.
