Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long have you provided nursing care?
The Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has been certified as a residential health care skilled nursing facility since 1998, though the facility has been providing the community with long-tern and custodial health care services in the mid-1960s.
Q: What types of services do you provide?
The Center provides: Long Term Care, Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Wound Care, Intravenous Therapy, Tracheotomy Care, Radiation and Chemotherapy Follow Up Care, Pain Management, Short Term Rehabilitation, Hospice Services, Respite Care, Psychology Treatment, Social Advocacy and Counseling, Nutrition Services, and Dementia Programs.
Q: What health care insurance do you accept?
Medicaid, Medicare, and most Private Insurance. A deputized Medicaid worker is on premise to provide information and/or assist in the Medicaid application process.
Q: What types of medical problems are you able to treat in your rehabilitation facility?
The Center is equip to treat: Fractures and other physical injuries, Burns, Stroke/Status Post CVA, Post Surgical Procedures, Hand injuries, Acute conditions, Sub Acute conditions, Post acute conditions, and Palliative/Comfort Care.
Q: What is Respite Care?
Respite Care is short-term care designed for home-care patients whose family needs a temporary period of relief or rest. Adults with disabilities or special needs--dementia, chronic or terminal illness--or who cannot live alone are welcome to participate.
Q: Do you offer Alzheimer's and Dementia Care?
Glen Island Center offers both Alzheimer's and Dementia Care services, which are designed to involve residents in everyday activities, within specially designed surroundings that are both safe and stimulating. We utilize a cueing program that stimulates a patient’s memory and carefully monitor medication, daily activities, and safety.
Q: How many beds are in your facility?
Glen Island Center has 182 beds, 2 of which are reserved for Respite Care.
Q: Do you have an outdoor area?
The Center has a secured patio for outdoor enjoyment on the Long Island Sound. On Tuesday's in the summer, our residents, visitors and staff enjoy outdoor BBQs. The patio is frequently used as a place to mingle with friends, read the newspaper, relax and enjoy the view.
Q: Do you offer housekeeping services?
Yes, Glen Island Center offers daily housekeeping services, as well as laundry services, and tailoring services.
Q: Do you have a hairstyling services?
Yes, the Center offers hairstyling services for both men and women.
Q: What types of community outings are available to the residents?
Residents regularly are brought out to restaurants, museums, spiritual houses, library, stores, and various entertainment.
Q: Can you be reached by public transportation?
The Center is accessible by way of Westchester County’s BeeLine Bus System. It is also a short distance from Metro North’s Pelham Station. Bus #45 from the Bronx-Bee line from Pelham Bay passes the front door.
Q: How often do you offer tours of the facility?
The community and interested parties may call to schedule a tour at their convenience.
