Gold Crest Care Center, A Leading Bronx Rehabilitation Center, Spotlights What To Look For In A NYC Nursing Home Facility

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Crest Care Center, a leading Bronx rehabilitation center, highlights what to look for when choosing a short or long term rehabilitation center for loved ones. A leading nursing home in the Bronx walks families through the critical checklist points for choosing a trusted facility for their families. To learn more about what goes into creating a healing and supportive environment, visit Gold Crest Care Center's site or call to speak to a customer service representative.

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"Relinquishing control over the care of your loved ones is often an emotionally exhausting decision. Choosing the right facility to care for the people who spent their lives caring for you is a huge decision. Many families are simply unaware of what to look for when touring NYC nursing homes. Gold Crest Care Center wants every family to feel secure in their decision and, thus, has compiled a list of things to look for when choosing a short or long term rehabilitation center for your loved one," says Mark Salamon,  the agency's LNHA.

When choosing a NYC nursing home, the single most important factor to consider is location. Families need to ensure that the location of the facility is within close proximity to the patient's personal physician and a trusted hospital. All respected Bronx rehabilitation facilities have board certified physicians on staff to handle the day to day medical care of the residents. This, however, does not replace the need to be close to one's own doctor and a respected hospital in case of emergencies.

Once an appropriately located facility is found, the environment is the next factor to consider. Families are advised to tour the facility, note the noise level, the spaciousness, and the level of cleanliness the facility upholds. Take note of quiet areas for reading and visiting with family. Ask about visiting hours. Be sure that the family will have access to the patient at any time. Families should look for a quiet, spacious and odor free facility that grants regular and consistent access to patients.

If the facility meets family standards, inquire about the staff. Be sure that all physicians are board certified and that nursing staff employees are up to date in training and certification. Ask about doctor availability to ensure a medical professional will be available to the patient around the clock. Ask what the protocol is for handling specific emergencies. Find out how and when families are notified in case of an emergency. The answers to these questions provide a clear view of the quality of the facility in question.

Finally, speak with other patients and their families. Inquire about their stay. Ask if they have any concerns or complaints and bring these up to your tour guide.

For more information on Gold Crest Care Center's facilities and staff, or to schedule a tour, please call 718.882.6400 or visit the company's website at www.goldcrestcc.com. Gold Crest Care Center can also be found on Facebook at facebook.com/GoldCrestCareCenter.

Media contact:
Mark Salamon, LNHA
Gold Crest Care Center
2316 Bruner Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Phone: (718) 882-6400 x 217
Fax: (718) 228-2511

SOURCE Gold Crest Care Center