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Island Assisted Living

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and professional staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

800-820 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550200 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 111 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its warm, welcoming staff and effective transition support, making it a strong contender for those prioritizing social engagement. However, families should exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence regarding medication management and dining quality, as these remain recurring points of concern for some residents.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

111 reviews on Google
Island Assisted Living is widely praised for its welcoming admissions process, attentive staff, and vibrant social environment that helps residents transition comfortably. While many families report significant improvements in their loved ones' well-being, a minority of reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding food quality, medication management, and occasional lapses in oversight. Prospective families should look past the high volume of positive feedback to verify current standards in dining and medical care.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds5.0Memory6.0Comms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and professional staff
  • Smooth and supportive admissions process
  • Engaging social activities and events
  • Clean and well-maintained facility

Concerns

  • Poor food quality and limited menu variety (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staff turnover and inconsistent oversight (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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18 reviews posted between Dec 13, 2023Dec 14, 2023 · 17 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to feedback from families; how does that communication loop help improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2We've heard great things about the social life here, so could you tell us more about the specific types of engaging activities or special events planned for the coming month?
  • 3Since we want to ensure a smooth transition, could you walk us through how the admissions process works for a new resident joining the community?
  • 4What is the process for managing daily medications, and what steps are in place to ensure there is consistent oversight and accuracy for every resident?
  • 5We'd love to know more about the dining experience—how often does the menu rotate, and are there opportunities for residents to request specific preferences or dietary variety?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for resident care and family notification?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff here is exceptional always caring and attentive and genuine. They treat me with kindness and respect and they make me feel at home.

Resident · 2024★★★★★

The staff does their best to help her with her memory loss and confusion but they are not a memory care facility. They make sure she is attended to for all of her personal and primary medical needs

Long-term resident's family · 2016★★★★★

The administrative team at Island Assisted Living has allowed the transition into the environment to be pleasant. During this particularly difficult and challenging time, Brian and team showed empathy and compassion throughout the admission process.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 111 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

18total
23deficiencies

Key Findings

23 violations from 18 inspections

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
487.8 (c)

Food service

487.12 (g)

Disaster and emergency planning

487.8 (d) (1-2)

Food service

487.8 (e) (1)

Food service

487.7 (e) (2)

Resident services

487.11 (h) (11)

Environmental standards

Nov 4, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Oct 3, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Aug 1, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Feb 21, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 12, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Sep 25, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Sep 11, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Newco Alp INC.

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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