Norwegian Christian Home And Health Care Center

Welcoming all faiths and backgrounds, the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is an independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient, and respite care and support community in Brooklyn, New York. This community emphasizes compassionate care and its physical, social and spiritual care services are driven by the Christian faith. The independent living community features 42 private suites and efficiencies, with satellite television, housekeeping, laundry and three daily meals served in the formal dining room included. The assisted living community, for those who need help with daily living or general medical oversight, is comprised of 44 semiprivate apartments, with housekeeping and laundry services, daily meals and around-the-clock supervision provided. Amenities include game and activity rooms, a library, an auditorium, an exhibit gallery and a chapel. Residents of both communities can tap into the wide range of services, including daily activities, entertainment and excursions, and recreational facilities. The skilled nursing community is a 135-bed facility that provides 24/7 medical services. The complete needs of patients are met, with group activities, pastoral care, housekeeping and laundry services, and three daily meals. Professional dental care, beautician services and daily newspaper delivery also can be arranged. The rehabilitation community, with its on staff specialists, nurses and technicians, provides short-term services for recovery from sports injuries, surgery, or other traumatic injury. Inpatient or outpatient care includes physical, occupational and speech therapies, recreational and activity therapies and restorative therapies. The respite care and support community is dedicated to providing care and support to patients and their loved ones during their challenging time. The campus, just minutes from Manhattan, is nicely landscaped with flowering trees and shrubs and outdoor gardens with ponds. A gazebo with sitting benches is often enjoyed by residents.