Please read below for more information about our services and departments.
 

The nursing staff at Kings Harbor is selected for their skill, training and compassion. Under the leadership of the Director of Nursing Services, more than 400 nursing employees staff our sixteen nursing units. The Nurse Manager on each unit has 24-hour responsibility over all aspects of resident care. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are on duty 24 hours a day to provide supervision, care, treatment and medication. Close relationships are formed between residents and our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who provide personal care assistance when necessary, and encourage independence where appropriate.

Kings Harbor's full-time Medical Director is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. He is a Certified Medical Director having fulfilled all of the requirements of the American Medical Director's Certification Program, and has recently been named one of the Best Doctors in Geriatric Medicine by New York Magazine. He oversees a range of staff including physicians, physician assistants and medical specialists. Medical students from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Geriatric Fellows from both Montefiore Medical Center and Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center receive part of their training at Kings Harbor. A primary care physician is assigned to each resident.

On-site medical services include:

If urgent medical care or in-patient procedures are required, residents are transferred to local hospitals. Kings Harbor offers treatment for a wide range of geriatric diagnoses, including dementia (Alzheimer's Disease). Residents requiring tube feedings, wound care, intraveneous fluid/antibiotics, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and continuous oxygen can be accommodated. Kings Harbor has also formed a Hospice Care Program in the facility.

Social, creative and intellectual stimulation are key to a resident's emotional and physical well-being. Therapeutic recreation programs - art, gardening, games, music, discussion, day trips, exercise and sensory programs - are designed for each resident's individual ability, providing an opportunity for self-expression and encouraging social interaction. A computer center, live entertainment, clubs, religious services and wellness programs are part of the recreation program, promoting an enriched, healthy leisure lifestyle.

The Recreation Department supervises the Resident Council where residents have an opportunity to voice their opinions and make recommendations regarding their day-to-day living at Kings Harbor.

Kings Harbor Multicare Center offers full-time, on-site rehabilitation services including:

The rehabilitation potential for each resident is evaluated upon admission as well as throughout their stay at Kings Harbor. All disciplines are committed to helping restore and maintain the resident's maximum level of functioning. Therapy provided is individualized with goals developed specifically to meet the resident's individual needs. Short-term and long-term rehabilitation programs are available.

The transition to life in a long-term care facility requires significant adjustment by residents and their families. Professionals in our social services department are available to provide counseling, discharge planning services and other important supportive interventions. Special translation services are always available, facilitating communication and enhancing residents' and families' sense of comfort and security.

The Food & Nutrition Service Department plans, prepares and delivers nutritious and appetizing meals incorporating seasonal and cultural diversity. Menus are individualized according to the resident's preferences and within their dietary requirements. Registered dietitians are responsible for evaluating resident nutritional requirements and for counseling residents on all aspects of adequate nutrition principles.

 
Please follow the links found on the left of your screen for additional information. You can also call (718) 320-0400, or send E-mail to: info@kingsharbor.com. We look forward to speaking with you!