Long Term Care

Long-term care at Parker emphasizes the importance of a caring environment and quality of life. The professional staff develops individualized care plans for each resident, and interdisciplinary teams regularly review progress. Residents at Parker enjoy a home away from home that offers advanced care and traditional caring.

Our medical staff is one of the largest, most highly trained of any similar facility in the country. Doctors are present 24 hours a day, seven 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.

Personalized Attention

Residents are cared for by "the Parker Nurse" - a special professional who reflects the highest levels of skill and compassion, and regularly takes part in training to advance skills and update knowledge.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Patient Care Services, Nurse Managers have 24-hour responsibility for all aspects of resident care. Registered Nurses are on duty 24 hours to provide supervision, treatment and medication. You will be heartened by the close relationships that develop between residents and our Certified Nursing Assistants, who provide personal care assistance when necessary, and encourage independence where appropriate.

The experienced professionals of Parker's Social Work Department offer support and counseling, easing the transition to a long term care setting, and helping residents and their families cope with the impact of aging and illness. Assistance is provided for social, financial, psychological and family concerns.

Individualized Care

The rehabilitation potential of each resident is evaluated upon admission and throughout their stay at Parker. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provides individualized physical, occupational and speech therapy dedicated to achieving each resident's maximum level of activity.

Therapeutic Recreation specialists provide the social, creative and intellectual stimulation so vital to a resident's emotional and physical well being. A computer center, live entertainment, exercise, games and arts & crafts are among the varied options of a recreation program that promotes a healthy leisure life, 365 days a year.

Parker's dietary staff is responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of nutritious meals and snacks. Parker is a certified Kosher facility, and is highly regarded for its superb, appetizing meals.

Three appetizing, nutritious meals are provided to each patient daily. Evening snacks are also available. Meals are served on the care units, including a unique, restaurant-like buffet dining option that fosters independence and a "home away from home" environment. A nutritionist is available to assist patients in selecting foods, and in ensuring that special dietary needs are met.

The Department of Pastoral Services, always available to residents and families, offers spiritual counseling. Religious services are held for all major faiths.

The Department of Pastoral Services provides for the free exercise of religion for all patients, residents and staff. We maintain a multi-denominational chapel that is used for religious services and festivals. Services for patients are held weekly, and frequent visits by clergy are encouraged. The Department's Director is also the Institute's ethicist and is responsible for its medical ethics function.

Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, private pay and many insurance plans are accepted.

For further information, call 718-289-2163/2164.