Phelps Hospital Opens New $8.8M Surgical Unit With Private Rooms

SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — A Westchester hospital has completed an improvement project that promises to improve patients' experiences in ways both noticeable and unseen.

Phelps Hospital just revealed an $8.8 million renovation of its fifth floor medical/surgical unit, which has been transformed into a state-of-the-art space with brand new walls, finishes, furniture and equipment. The hospital says that the upgrade, which took about one year, is part of their ongoing initiative to modernize and enhance the patient experience by creating an atmosphere that is welcoming, nurturing and comforting.

The upgrade focused on the hospital's north wing, converting double rooms into 15 single rooms, each with a private bathroom and some with panoramic views of the Hudson River. The south wing also received cosmetic updates to match the upgraded north wing. The new unit features three isolation rooms with an attached anteroom for patients with contagious respiratory conditions, and two comfort care rooms, outfitted for end-of-life and palliative care. The modernization also included support staff spaces, such as the nursing office, the nursing station, the nourishment station, staff facilities, equipment storage, and the break room.

"These contemporary enhancements are crucial for providing the highest level of care to our patients," Beata Mastalerz, DNP, RN, executive director of Phelps Hospital, said. "By offering private rooms and modernized facilities, we are enhancing the healing environment and ensuring comfort and privacy for our patients and their families. This project reflects our commitment to servicing the community with world-class healthcare."

The two comfort care rooms were renovated through community donations, while the rest of the project was funded by Northwell Health's capital investment.