What is now known as The Eastern Star Campus originated in 1908 and continues to provide elder care services for both the short term and long-term care needs of the senior population. Affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star, the fraternal feeling of inclusiveness is palpable from the minute you walk through the front door.
Our goal is to help each of our residents meet their highest practical level of function, optimize their independance, and maintain their self-esteem and dignity. The small family like atmosphere lends itself to employee friendship, whose common goal is to enhance the lives of our residents everyday by living out our mission, “Where progress grows and caring shows.” Through resident voice and choice staff and residents alike feel valued and vital on this campus.
The SNF provide long and short term care, while at the same time highlighting its, 17 bed State of the Art Rehabilitation Unit. Concentrating on a return to home and /or supportive care model, graduates from the Rehab unit can find a home back in the community or qualify for one of the lesser levels available on the Campus. We have registered and licensed practical nurses on the premises around the clock. The Medical Director is onsite weekly and is partnered with a Nurse Practitioner providing to the needs of the residents 24/7. The Staff of The Eastern Star Home enjoy being recognized as an Embracing Customer Satisfaction Award Winner in 2018 by Providigm, along with 2 consecutive honors in 2018 and 2019 for receiving Advanced Accreditation for their Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
Pounder Hall offers retirement living in a secure and safe country setting with city advantages. Enriched and Independent Living apartments are comprised of single, studio and two room accommodations, each with a private bath. As a resident, you can decorate your private room to reflect your own sense of style. Our tenants live together in an atmosphere of contentment each enjoying individual independence. Our staff tends to the many daily tasks that would otherwise interfere with your fullness of life.
An intimate Memory Care Unit with walking path is ready for occupancy. Each resident will be afforded the support and security of RCA's specifically trained to care for those with cognitive impairments, offering enhanced services to foster an aging in place philosophy.
If you are able to care for yourself and your medical history does not necessitate nurses, only limited services, such as meals and light housekeeping, you may wish to consider Independent Living at Pounder Hall. Independent Living on the 2nd and 3rd floors provides the freedom of action that is yours to enjoy.
Our Assisted Living Community, is in the final stages of completion. With 24 hour security, emergency alerts in the each room and community like ammenties, our residents will have their safety, security, recreation, and fine dining needs managed in a home life atmosphere. 24 hour oversight is provided by PCA/HHA staff with access to Registered Nurses as needed. The ability to maintain life long relationship with your private medical providers, compliments the wholistic approach to care.
The Day Care Center was started in 1986 with the desire to contribute a service to the community around the Eastern Star Home Campus, especially to the young families with working parents. The Eastern Star Day Care Center in Oriskany provides enriching and beneficial experiences for children ranging in age from 8 weeks to 5 years old. A well trained and educated staff provides a loving and learning atmosphere to meet the needs of every individual child.
Children take part in numerous activities including art, science, pre-math, pre-reading, motor and language skills development, dramatic play, indoor and outdoor play. Children are grouped according to their age and development.
Community involvement for ESH employees looks like participating in the Heart, Run and Walk with their residents, marching in a parade for St Patrick’s Day and partnering with local community members to provide hat, scarf, and mitten accessories for the young and old. Remember when we adopted a special senior or cheered on volunteers and staff at the annual Boilermaker Road race.
Cat in the Hat!
Geraldine Church - New Year's Eve Party
Eager to see more memories?
On behalf of our Residents and Staff, welcome to the Eastern Star Campus. We are the only campus of this type in New York State. We have a proud 109-year history of providing healthcare and senior services to individuals in need.
We are unique, in that we have the support of The Order of the Eastern Star, the largest fraternal organization in the world in which both men and women can become members. Our campus sits on over 10 acres of beautifully manicured grounds within the lovely and historic village of Oriskany, New York. Our Campus offers multiple levels of care including independent senior living, a New York State certified Enriched Housing Program and a Licensed Skilled Nursing Facility providing a full array of long term services as well as short term rehabilitation.
We hope that you will come to see us in person and join us for lunch and a tour and see for yourself why so many of our residents consider us their extended family. Again, on behalf of all of us here, we thank you for taking the time to review our site and we look forward to assisting you in the future.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey S. French
CEO/Administrator