Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center

Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in New York, New York, housed in a historic Italianate building with views overlooking Central Park. The center has been serving New Yorkers for over 40 years and offers comprehensive long-term skilled nursing care for individuals requiring around-the-clock medical supervision and assistance with daily activities.

The facility provides rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization, including physical, occupational, speech, and other necessary therapies delivered through customized, goal-driven treatment plans designed to help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence. The center also operates one of the region's leading specialized care programs for Huntington's Disease, ALS, and other neurodegenerative disorders, blending clinical expertise with emotional and psychosocial support to help residents manage symptoms while preserving dignity and comfort.

The community is known for its vibrant environment where residents engage in a wide range of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities daily, including parties, singalongs, movies, and other programs. Located steps away from Central Park, residents have access to all that Manhattan has to offer while benefiting from a warm and welcoming staff dedicated to helping residents transition comfortably and maintain their quality of life.

Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center also connects residents and families with ArchCare's Independent Housing Program, offering thoughtfully designed living options such as St. Teresa's and St. Frances Cabrini Apartments for adults ready to live independently while continuing to build life skills and social connections. The facility provides short-term accommodations for respite care when family caregivers need temporary relief.

The center maintains a comprehensive infection prevention initiative with ongoing monitoring by staff, including an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at the facility and an Infectious Disease Medical Director overseeing preventive strategies such as vaccination, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette throughout the continuum of care.