Chapin Home for the Aging

Chapin Home for the Aging is a senior living facility located in the Jamaica Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City's largest borough. Jamaica Hills, home to an estimated 12,657 residents who collectively represent very diverse cultural backgrounds, gives locals direct access to Grand Central Parkway and Interstate 678. Residents can view the beautiful Captain Tilly Park from the home's grounds.

Founded in 1869, Chapin Home for the Aging is easily one of New York City's oldest senior living facilities. The nonprofit organization offers adult day services, rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing. Chapin Home for the Aging is led by its full-time medical director, who oversees a team of board-certified attending physicians who manage residents' symptoms, vital signs and overall comfort. When necessary, the facility arranges on-site medical specialist appointments.

Chapin Home for the Aging prioritizes enjoyable, stimulating activities that have positive cognitive and physical effects on residents. To keep residents busy and help them maintain good health, the facility schedules up to six different activities each day, including group music listening sessions, talk groups for retelling memories, trivia games, music composition exercises, creative arts classes and worship services. The facility also has a weekly pop-up general store that stocks food, clothing and gifts. 

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