The Waterford on the Bay

There were several outside vendors that would come in and really connected with the residents. The community was always very clean and the staff is all very friendly. We always saw the staff interacting with the residents and they really seemed to care for them, although it seemed like they could have used a few more care givers. For us, we were with our mother-in-law every day, so we were always able to help attend to her. They did a good job with her care, although if your loved one needed a high level of attention they were a little light. The staff, however, is tremendous and our overall experience here was positive. The food is very ok. It was better when my mother-in-law first got there, but after a change in the kitchen staff, it was not quite as good. The community itself is beautiful and right on the water. They were also receptive to us bringing in outside aids to help her with things like physical therapy.

Our mother is a resident on the Dementia unit at Waterford on the Bay. We are extremely happy with her care. The staff watches her and makes sure she is clean, well dressed and comfortable. The staff from the kitchen allowed us to pick Mom's favorite foods. If she requests something else, they accommodate her. She likes her Italian food and loves their ravioli. The facility is always protecting all residents and with new Pandemic Virus has limited visiting hours. Mom is respected. She is often fearful and may respond inappropriate to care as she is hard of hearing, blind and in a wheel chair. The staff know her and discuss what they plan to do and why. This approach works best and Mom is cooperative. We feel we have chosen well for Mom. Mom has been at Waterford on the Bay for a year now.

I have a friend residing at Waterford on the bay in Brooklyn and sad to say I would not recommend this Facility. When you take your loved ones to these facilities you have to be there to hold them accountable. I can't write a review of the issues that I'm having with my friend because she resides there and I don't want any retaliation against her. I'm really upset about the situation because I chose that facility for her. I've also witness some treatment of her roommate that is not what I would expect for any resident of a assisted living facility. Some of the staff were very unprofessional and I think that housekeeping can do a better job.