Woodland Pond at New Paltz offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, giving residents the flexibility to match services to their current needs. The community is equipped to support moderate dementia and can manage conditions that include wandering behaviors in the morning or evening, elopement risk, behavioral challenges, nocturnal wakefulness, wound care, oxygen use, special diets, diabetes (oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale), and residents under 60. Because a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is always on site, changes in health status can be addressed promptly, and podiatry visits are provided in-house to limit outside appointments.

Clinical oversight is strengthened by 24-hour nursing coverage, background-checked staff, an awake night shift, and multiple alert systems—pull cords and personal emergency response units connect residents directly to caregivers. The activity director tailors programs that fit each person’s cognitive and physical ability. Staff help with personal care tasks such as bathing and toileting for those needing some physical assistance, full help with dressing, and supervision or hands-on support for eating when required. Transfer assistance ranges from standby support for walkers to one- or two-person transfers for wheelchair users, keeping mobility as safe as possible.

Residences vary in layout and amenities. Many include a private bathroom, independent temperature controls, cable hookups, and the option to paint or otherwise personalize the space, but not every unit contains every feature, so it is worth confirming details during a tour.

Meals are served three times daily with both set menus and on-order selections, and snacks are available throughout the day. The culinary staff can accommodate physician-ordered diet modifications such as diabetic, low-sodium, or texture-altered plans, coordinating closely with nursing to ensure nutritional goals are met.

The campus offers resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, an exercise room, movie room, barber and beauty shop, internet access, communal gardens, scheduled on-site religious services, and transportation options while also being close to public transit. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.

Residents and their families say:

This community has received high praise for its supportive, fun atmosphere and the compassionate, attentive personnel that staff it. Reviewers frequently describe the living experience as akin to being aboard a cruise ship, highlighting the community's dynamic and engaging environment. From vibrant independent living to comprehensive skilled nursing care, residents feel a remarkable sense of support and care that extends through every phase of their lives within the community. Many have expressed gratitude for the seamless transition between levels of care, particularly praising the skilled nursing facility for its excellent rehabilitation services, professional staff including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and rehabilitation therapists, and good communication with families.

Despite these overwhelmingly positive experiences, not all comments were without critique. However, specifics were few and those mentioned did not detract significantly from the community's overall high regard. Stories shared include profound personal experiences of residents who chose to move to the community, often during or after personal health crises, and found a new lease on life through friendships, activities, and the peace of mind knowing that they would not become a burden to their children. The setting, described as nestled in nature with picturesque views of mountains, adds to the overall satisfaction, as does the range of activities and opportunities for social interaction praised by residents and visitors alike. The proactive approach to protecting residents from health threats like viruses has also been commended. Multiple reviewers, including those who faced initial reluctance, found their decision to join this community as one that significantly enhanced their quality of life, citing the warm, almost familial relationships with staff and fellow residents as key to their contentment and sense of belonging.

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