Isabella Center Information

Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian, organization, has been a pioneer in the care of the elderly since 1875. Since its inspired beginning, Isabella has grown from a traditional nursing home to a skilled nursing healthcare facility providing a continuum of services on its own campus and in the community at large. When Anna and Oswald Ottendorfer opened the first home in 1875, they named it in honor of their daughter, Isabella Uhl, whose early death at the age of 27 cut short her remarkable career in caring for the poor. Initially located in Astoria, Queens, Isabella was dedicated to the care of indigent elderly women. Isabella moved to its present location in 1889 and simultaneously expanded its mission to care for both women and men- without regard to race, creed or nationality. Today, Isabella offers a diversity of services on its well-landscaped acres. In addition to a 705-bed nursing home, Isabella offers moderately priced apartments for seniors, home care, short and long-term rehabilitation and a variety of community programs designed to help older adults remain healthy while living at home. At Isabella we seek to support our community through high quality care at every level - from health education and preventive services to long-term health care options. Whatever your needs may be, you’ll find the very best at Isabella. A member of the MJHS Health System.