
Saint Michael's is a New York State - Department of Health
certified residential adult care facility under the aegis
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Home is
housed in a three-story brick structure which complies with the strict
regulations not only of the local Building Department, but
also the stringent requirements of the New York Department
of Health.

Overall, the programs and services of St. Michael's are specifically
designed for those individuals who may have decreased powers
of mobility and/or mental awareness. While not certified as
such, the Home does offer a level of "assisted living"
in a Greek Orthodox environment and the staff assists those
who need help with certain duties such as bathing, dressing,
etc. At all times, every effort is made to maintain the physical
and intellectual integrity of the residents while encouraging
them to preserve their independence and dignity.

Located in a bucolic residential neighborhood of Yonkers
(a city bordering New York City to the north), the facility
encompasses: furnished private and semi-private bedrooms;
a beautiful dining room; a magnificent chapel where regular
services are conducted; a modern medical facility; a large
recreation hall; an airy T.V. room; a fully equipped beauty
salon; a resplendent patio and garden where the resident, can
enjoy the outdoors and other accommodations needed for the
quality care of its residents.
Because of it classification as an "adult home",
St. Michael's is not permitted to accept nor keep any resident
who is not ambulatory or who may require continuous medical
or skilled nursing care. The Home is visited twice a week
by geriatric specialists and other medical technicians but
also has on duty at all times, personnel certified in first
aid to not only oversee the daily distribution of medicines
but also to monitor the general health of all residents. St.
Michael's is located in close proximity to several hospitals
and other medical facilities for those needing emergency care.
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