Geriatric & Palliative Care - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Hospice & Palliative Medicine • Hicksville, NY • Since 1928 • 1 (Geriatric & Palliative Care clinic/office within Mount Sinai South Nassau) locations
About
Mount Sinai South Nassau offers geriatric and palliative care services as part of its comprehensive, not-for-profit teaching hospital in Oceanside, NY. The facility provides specialized care across aging-related health needs, with a focus on comfort, quality of life, and symptom management for seriously ill or elderly patients. It is a large regional hospital (approximately 455 beds, 3,000 employees) affiliated with Mount Sinai, and operates as an acute-care center with extensive outpatient and specialty services. If you’re specifically seeking geriatric or palliative programs, you may want to contact the hospital’s patient services or geriatrics/palliative care departments directly to confirm current programs, availability, and referral processes at Mount Sinai South Nassau.
Clinic Type
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Address
Mount Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside, NY
Phone
(516) 632-4200
info@snch.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Call for consultation (office contact provided), Office direct call for orders and requests
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Geriatric & Palliative Care at Mount Sinai South Nassau?
Specialized care for individuals living with chronic, life-limiting or serious illness, focusing on quality of life, symptom relief, and coordination with the patient, family, and medical team.
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and can be provided at any stage of illness; hospice care is specifically end-of-life care. The Mount Sinai South Nassau team can help transition to hospice if appropriate.
How can I access a Geriatric & Palliative Care Consultation?
Ask your provider for an order for a Geriatric and Palliative Care Consultation. If your doctor has not ordered a consultation, you can call the geriatric & palliative care office directly at (516) 632-4200.
Who benefits from these services?
Patients with chronic, life-limiting, or serious illnesses, along with their families and loved ones, seeking care that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 57% patient recommendation rate (12 ratings (specialty-specific))
- Facebook: 78% recommend rate (912 reviews)
- Birdeye (Family Medicine): 2.2 stars (77 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Patient Experience Score): 2 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly listed)
Patients praise
- Some patients praise the professionalism and skill of specific medical providers
- Instances of effective diagnosis and life-saving care reported by patients
- Effective communication from certain doctors during treatment
Common complaints
- Excessive wait times in the emergency room
- Perceived lack of staff responsiveness to patient needs
- Issues with cleanliness and facility maintenance
- Communication gaps between nursing staff and patients
- Reports of disorganized care and unprofessional behavior from some staff members
"The care from doctors, nurses and all staff was extraordinary. At South Nassau, not only did they find out the right diagnosis, but the care from doctors, nurses and all staff was extraordinary."
— Patient Testimonial - Mount Sinai South Nassau website"The staff is very slow to respond to patient's needs. God help anyone who's handicapped and immobile and who doesn't have family close at hand."
— Yelp review for South Nassau Communities HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Concerned About Aging? You’re Not Alone | Mount Sinai Today — Apr 29, 2026
- Volunteer Opportunities - Mount Sinai South Nassau — Sep 16, 2025
- Mount Sinai South Nassau — Sep 16, 2025
- Search - Mount Sinai South Nassau — Apr 23, 2026
- How Mount Sinai Is Transforming Geriatrics Training to Close the Workforce Gap | Mount Sinai Today — Apr 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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