Braemar Living at Medford is an assisted living community situated in Medford, New York. The facility offers a range of care options including traditional assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents have access to 24-hour staffing, individualized care plans, and assistance with activities of daily living, which includes bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting with full assistance as required. The community provides medication management, as well as a variety of recreational and wellness programs designed to support residents’ overall well-being. Infection control protocols are in place, reflecting ongoing attention to health and safety.
With respect to healthcare needs, Braemar Living at Medford offers support for individuals managing diabetes, incontinence, ambulatory challenges, and provides regular access to optometrist and podiatry services. Diabetes care is supported through medication management and monitoring; staff assist residents with blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration as needed, following individualized care plans. Incontinence care is available and includes assistance with hygiene routines, changing, and proactive support for toileting needs. Ambulatory care at the facility includes mobility assistance for individuals requiring full support with transferring, walking, or using mobility aids. Regular visits from optometrists and podiatrists are arranged to address eye and foot health needs, which is particularly beneficial for residents with diabetes or age-related concerns.
Feedback from families and residents shows variation in experiences at Braemar Living at Medford. Many reviewers express satisfaction with the facility's supportive environment, noting attentive aides, regular updates from staff, and thorough maintenance. These accounts highlight a positive atmosphere for residents with less complex care needs and offer families peace of mind. However, other reviews indicate concerns related to managing advanced dementia and high-care needs. Criticisms focus on lapses in communication, delays in response to emergencies or incontinence needs, and dissatisfaction with care for residents as conditions progress. Some families have reported unmet expectations during admission and have indicated that financial priorities may overshadow resident care in some situations. While praise exists for individual staff and certain departments, persistent challenges have prompted recommendations for careful consideration, especially for families seeking memory care.
Braemar Living at Medford continues to serve a range of residents, from those needing modest assistance to those requiring more specialized memory care, and encourages prospective families to evaluate the facility’s offerings and care model in light of individual needs.
Costs at this community start at $1,234 and range up to $14,357. The average price in the community is $7,796, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,303. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.