Live life to the fullest at Willow Towers, our award-winning assisted living and memory care residence located on the United Hebrew’s campus of comprehensive care in New Rochelle, New York.
Willow Towers offers residents an independent lifestyle with supportive care in a warm and welcoming community. Our highly-trained staff cares for you like family. We also offer dedicated residences for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Willow Towers News | Blog
Getting to Know You: Antonina Migliaccio
Antonina Migliaccio likes her daily crossword puzzles and can often be found solving them in the Café. She loves music and any type of activity which allows her artistic side to flourish. ...
COVID-19 Update for Willow Towers
Our greatest priorities are to ensure that our residents are well cared for and that our employees are working in a safe and healthy environment....
A Heartfelt Thanks for First Responders at Willow Towers
We showed our appreciation to New Rochelle’s first responders, who show courage, commitment, and sacrifice on a daily basis in our community....
Willow Towers Celebrates its Centenarians
What's the secret to a long life? Our Centenarians shared their thoughts at a joint birthday party we held as part of our Centennial Year Celebration. ...
Willow Towers Earns National Recognition for Quality Care
Willow Towers was the only assisted living facility in New York State to receive the Bronze Quality Award in 2018! We are raising the bar for senior care....
5 Tips to Cope With ‘Sandwich Generation’ Stress
Those in the Sandwich Generation are suffering huge stress at a time in life when they hadn’t anticipated the additional burden. While the trend shows no signs of slowing, help is available....
103 and Still Playing Poker: Meet Shirley Meyers
Meet Willow Towers resident, Shirley Meyers: She paints, organizes a weekly poker game among friends, and spends time with extended family—at age 103!...
102 years of Laughter, Lessons and a Little Bit of Sleep
Meet Willow Towers resident Eddie Ikeda: From his early years living on John Steinbeck's farm to acting in feature films, he took chances, worked hard, and got some rest along the way. ...
Willow Towers Receives National Quality Award
Willow Towers was just recognized among just 66 centers nationwide to receive a national Commitment to Quality Award from the National Center for Assisted Living....
How to Support Parents Who Find Love Later in Life
Being socially connected helps older adults remain healthy and vibrant. Showing support for Mom or Dad’s new relationship shows that you care....
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Older adults are especially vulnerable to winter-related illnesses and injuries. Here are 5 tips for weathering the winter....
6 Tips for a Joyous Holiday Season with Your Loved One in Assisted Living
Here's how to help your elderly loved ones connect with family and friends and enjoy a joyous holiday season....
Great Holiday Gifts for the Seniors on Your List
It's the season of giving, and when it comes to buying gifts, seniors have certain needs that gift givers can keep in mind....
New Amenities and Upgrades Delight Willow Towers Residents
We completed a top-to-bottom renovation of our assisted living community, including expanded spaces for memory care and enhanced amenities for senior living. ...
Can You Travel Safely with a Loved One Who has Alzheimer’s Disease?
Good news: Traveling together with your loved one who has Alzheimer's or dementia is possible with careful planning. ...
How Robotic Pets Bring Comfort to those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Robotic pets can help those with dementia feel comfort and a new sense of purpose. ...
United Hebrew Technology Director Honored by LeadingAge NY
The award recognizes the extraordinary dedication of individual staff members who have positively affected their respective organizations....
How Respiratory Care Helps Seniors Breathe Easier
Treatments, exercises, and education can help seniors breathe easier and lead longer, healthier lives....
How to Stay Socially Active as You Get Older
New research shows that social isolation can have a significant negative impact on our health. Here are six tips to help your or your loved one stay socially active....
Simple Tips to Help You Cope With Sundowning
When someone has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, agitation, confusion, and aggression are some of the most challenging behaviors for caregivers to handle. Here's what you can do. ...
At Willow Towers Assisted Living, Seniors Go ‘Back to School’
Lifelong learning helps build social connections and ward off isolation, which helps our seniors maintain their mental fitness and overall well-being. ...
Five Caregiving Questions You May be Too Embarrassed to Ask
Here's how to handle some of the caregiving questions you may have when caring for aging parents who have Alzheimer’s or dementia....
Willow Towers Assisted Living Honors 30 of Its U.S. Military Veterans on Flag Day
A tight-knit community of veterans call Willow Towers home. ...
‘Art of the Garden’ Exhibition in our Lazarus Gallery
Opening on June 11, the 'Art of the Garden' will feature 50 beautiful and evocative paintings, photographs, sculptures and mixed media depicting nature in all its glory....
What You Need to Know About Long-term Care Insurance
Whether you’re looking for long-term care for your loved one, or thinking about how to cover the costs of your own care in the future, it’s good to know the facts about long-term insurance. ...
5 Ways Dancing Makes a Difference for Those with Dementia
Dance and movement therapy are the most recent additions to the robust creative arts therapy program across United Hebrew’s campus....
Meet Some of Our Feisty, Independent, and Outspoken Personalities
We invite you to meet some of the wonderful individuals we have the privilege to care for and help lead life to the fullest....
‘You Saved My Life!’ Elvira Mezzaucella’s Heartfelt Thank You
Read the remarkable story of this rehabilitation patient, who says she wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the "heroic and well-trained staff" who cared for her. ...
Secrets to a Long Life, from Our Awesome Centenarians
There may be more than one pathway to reach age 100, but three women who have passed that milestone have a few key things in common....
Is it Aging, Dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease? Know the Signs
While our brains slow with age, memory loss is not a normal part of the aging process. Know the signs of Alzheimer's and what to do. ...
Benefits of Joining an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia can leave caregivers exhausted, overwhelmed, and isolated. But you don’t have to go it alone....
Rita Mabli, United Hebrew Honored With National Eli Pick Award
The 2017 Eli Pick Facility Leadership award honors top-performing skilled nursing facilities and the leaders who help them excel....
Rita Mabli Honored as 2016 ‘Woman in Business’ by 914Inc. Magazine
United Hebrew President & CEO, Rita Mabli, was recognized as one of Westchester County’s most successful businesswomen by 914Inc. Magazine....
Willow Towers: 5 Signs That Your Aging Parents Need More Care
Holidays, birthdays, and family milestones are a time for togetherness and celebration. They’re also an opportunity for adult children to observe changes in Mom or Dad....
United Hebrew to Honor WCA President & CEO, PharmScript, and Longtime Board Member at Gala
William M. Mooney, Jr., and Michael Rosenblum will accept leadership honors; Malcolm Lazarus will receive United Hebrew's Lifetime Achievement Award. ...
Exercise Each Day to Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay
New research shows that exercise can help your brain grow, and prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia. And we’re not even talking about long hours of grueling workouts! Until recently, it was not thought to be preventable....
United Hebrew’s Home Health Agency Rated Among the Best in Nation, Highest in Westchester
United Hebrew's home health care agency has been rated in the top 12 percent in the nation, and the highest-rated home health agency in Westchester....
Join Us! United Hebrew’s Annual Gala Dinner Dance
Join us for an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment, at our annual Gala Dinner Dance September 29 at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle. Learn more today! ...
Seniors and Students Benefit from Exchange of Culture and Caring
United Hebrew works with volunteers of all ages from all over Westchester County; recently, our skilled nursing facility received help from a group of volunteers from halfway around the world....
United Hebrew Awarded Five-Star Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year
Our skilled nursing home and rehabilitation center has received five out of five stars for overall quality by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and received additional national recognition for superior care....
Willow Gardens: Westchester’s Newest Memory Care Residence
Willow Gardens Memory Care is Westchester’s only nonprofit assisted living residence devoted exclusively to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. We invite you to take a tour of our newest facility....
Fresh-Faced But Seasoned, New Nursing Chief Focuses On Holistic Care
There’s a fresh face at United Hebrew making sure that the nursing care we provide is top notch. But don’t be fooled by his youthful appearance. Jerome Bagaporo, who was recently named Chief Nursing Officer....
Take a ‘Trip’ Around the World at New Lazarus Gallery Art Exhibition
You can take a journey to sites near and far—see lions, flamingoes and look at Coney Island’s boardwalk in a new way—without ever leaving New Rochelle by touring our juried exhibition...
