Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences sits in Commack, NY, on a big 47-acre campus. The community has apartments set up for independent living but offers support as people need it. Residents get weekly housekeeping, linen service, and dining with kosher and vegetarian meals, and chefs can make special diets like vegan, low-salt, or low-sugar. Safety is a big focus, with 24-hour security, emergency call systems, and wearable alert bracelets for anyone at risk of wandering, especially for those in the secure memory care areas designed for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. There's a beauty salon and barber shop onsite, plus a fitness room, spa suites, movie theatre, walking paths, gardens, and parks to enjoy outdoors. Every apartment and wing has washers and dryers, while inside, there are sun-filled sitting rooms, a living room with a fireplace, and group spaces for activities. The Kava Café in the lobby gives a cozy spot for coffee or snacks. Staff members, including nurses and a doctor-on-call, help around the clock with daily tasks, wellness needs, and medication if required, and they focus on getting to know each resident.
Lindner Residences gives access to many services on one campus, since it's part of the larger Gurwin Healthcare System's Life Plan Community, so people can stay as health needs change, from light help to heavy care, even including memory support, rehabilitation, dialysis, hospice care, and a ventilator-dependent unit. The whole setup allows folks to remain there if their needs become greater over time. There are adult day health programs, home health services, companion care, and a dedicated team for everything from diabetes care to behavioral health and managing incontinence. Residents can keep pets like dogs or cats. There's transportation for appointments and trips, with luxury town cars and vans provided. They run social and educational activities every day, like movie nights, art classes, gardening, group exercise like Tai Chi and Yoga, and even intergenerational programs. Religious services happen onsite at the synagogue, and there's support for attending faith events off campus too.
Lindner Residences is handicap accessible and has Wi-Fi, offering both comfort and connection. Memory Care is housed in its own building, outfitted to keep residents safe and prevent wandering, and has a private dining room and secure garden paths. Residents have free membership to the Suffolk Y-JCC next door, where there's an Olympic pool, fitness track, and theatre. Meals are made with thought for taste and health, and the dining rooms look out on well-kept gardens. Staff are known to be kind, helpful, and quick to respond, and everyone in the community works together to build friendships and look out for each other. The place has earned awards based on resident feedback for its meals and activities. Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences has been part of Long Island since 1988, offering many levels of care, comfortable living, and a steady team for those wanting a secure, active community as they age.
