Long-Term Care at Leeway
Leeway provides long-term skilled nursing care for adults living with HIV/AIDS who need ongoing clinical support. Residents receive 24-hour nursing, medical management of HIV and related chronic conditions, behavioral health support, and a therapeutic recreation program, all in a small, home-like setting where the staff-to-resident ratio keeps care personal.
What is long-term care at Leeway?
Long-term care at Leeway is continuous skilled nursing for residents whose HIV/AIDS and co-occurring conditions require daily medical and personal support. Unlike a general nursing home, Leeway's program is built specifically around HIV care: managing antiretroviral therapy, treating co-occurring conditions, and supporting behavioral health, alongside help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication.
Who is long-term care for?
Leeway's long-term care is for adults living with HIV/AIDS who need ongoing skilled nursing rather than short-term rehabilitation or supervised residential living. Many residents are managing chronic illness, addiction recovery, or mental health conditions at the same time.
What is the Therapeutic Recreation Program?
The Therapeutic Recreation Program is Leeway's structured activities program, designed to improve residents' physical and emotional health, functional ability, and independence. It uses treatment, education, and recreational activities to help residents use leisure time meaningfully and build skills they can carry into independent living. Activities include:
Arts and crafts — creative expression and skill-building.
Games and bingo — cognitive engagement and social connection.
Music and movies — entertainment that supports mood and wellbeing.
Cooking classes — practical skills for independent living.
Pet therapy — comfort and stress relief.
Special events and community outings — trips to parks, libraries, museums, and seasonal festivals.
These activities reduce boredom, loneliness, stress, and anxiety while improving self-esteem, interpersonal skills, and coping. For many residents, the outings are a first experience of arts, nature, and culture.
How is Leeway's long-term care different from a nursing home?
A standard nursing home treats HIV/AIDS as one condition among many. Leeway treats only people living with HIV/AIDS, so the clinical team, the medication management, and the behavioral health support are all built around it. The setting is intentionally small and home-like, and the goal for many residents is to build the independence to move toward residential or supportive housing over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is long-term care at Leeway?
Continuous skilled nursing care for adults living with HIV/AIDS who need daily medical and personal support, including 24-hour nursing, HIV and chronic-condition management, and behavioral health, in a home-like setting.
Does Leeway offer activities for long-term residents?
Yes. The Therapeutic Recreation Program offers arts and crafts, games, music, cooking classes, pet therapy, and community outings, designed to improve residents' health, independence, and quality of life.
How is Leeway different from a regular nursing home?
Leeway serves only people living with HIV/AIDS, so its clinical care, medication management, and behavioral health services are specialized for the disease and its co-occurring conditions.
How do I arrange long-term care at Leeway?
Contact Leeway at (203) 865-0068 or info@leeway.net. Referrals are accepted from hospitals, clinics, physicians, and community agencies.