Medical needs are only part of the story. By placing the best medical care in the most pleasant atmosphere, The North Shore University Hospital Stern Family Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation's staff helps maintain residents' sense of vitality, importance and usefulness. The center is designed around a series of landscaped, atrium courtyards, patios, gardens and sunny day rooms. All communal areas are bright, immaculate and handicapped-accessible to make residents' stays safe and pleasant.

Rooms are handicapped-accessible and equipped with a range of safety features to ensure the residents' well being. All rooms are private or semi-private many of which overlook the courtyards or nearby wooded areas.

The North Shore University Hospital Stern Family Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation provides the amenities designed to restore each resident's sense of independence, self-esteem and dignity. The beauty salon helps residents look their best. The snack bar gives them the opportunity to relax with friends and family. A unique, wheelchair-accessible automatic banking machine with features for visually impaired, arthritic and handicapped residents ensures control over personal finances. Residents who can participate are escorted on supervised trips outside The North Shore University Hospital Stern Family Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation. In good weather, barbecues and other outdoor events are held on the patio.