Medical Staff and Ownership

Glenford Nixon, MD, Medical Director, joined Oak Hollow as the leader of the medical staff in 2008.  Dr. Nixon has fifteen years of experience as medical director in skilled nursing facilities and, since starting his medical practice in 1980, he has devoted himself to the field of geriatrics.  Dr. Nixon enjoys overseeing the quality of medical care for Oak Hollow’s diverse and complex patients.  He is most proud of the family interactions, positive state surveys and the way staff cares about and takes pride in the care they provide. The physicians at Oak Hollow practice in the community and are affiliated with all major medical centers on Eastern Long Island.  Residents are also cared for by a full-time nurse practitioner and specialists in many fields including psychiatry, psychology, dentistry, ophthalmology and more.  For the convenience of the residents, Oak Hollow provides on-site diagnostic testing including laboratory and basic radiology.

Oak Hollow’s owners are experts in skilled nursing care

Oak Hollow’s leaders and members of the Board of Directors include a physician expert in geriatric and long-term care, a doctor of psychology and a nurse who is also a licensed nursing home administrator.  As such, they guide the organization with a deep understanding of all aspects of health care.

Jacob Dimant, MD, a board-certified physician in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and rheumatology is a nationally recognized leader in long-term care.  In addition to practicing and teaching geriatric medicine he is a noted author and lecturer in the field of long-term care medicine.  Dr. Dimant has served as president of the New York and the American Medical Directors Associations, the local and national organizations of physicians in long-term care where he guided the development of clinical standards for long-term care practice.   

Dr. Dimant has conducted research in improving nursing home quality of care and was the recipient, at Oak Hollow and other facilities, of New York State grants for the development of culture change for nursing home residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  These efforts resulted in the implementation of resident-centered care at Oak Hollow, benefitting all residents including those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  Dr. Dimant was instrumental in the development of Oak Hollow’s Circle of Friends Program, which for many years has improved the quality of life for Oak hollow residents.

Dr. Dimant is a recognized expert in the field of care and rehabilitation of bariatric residents and has published in this field.  He was instrumental in the establishment of Oak Hollow’s Bariatric Rehabilitation program, a unique program emphasizing successful rehabilitation for bariatric residents requiring rehabilitation following hospitalization, surgery or acute illness.

Sally Schnabel, RN, LNHA has worked in skilled nursing facilities for almost fifty years as a nurse, nursing director and a licensed nursing home administrator.  She is known for her uncompromising standards and expects every caregiver working at Oak Hollow to provide the highest standards of patient care.  Ms. Schnabel expects each care giver to provide the same resident-centered care as “you would for your mother or father.”

Rose Dimant, PhD holds a doctorate in psychology.  Her experience includes cognitive, perceptual and project testing.  She has counseled clients with eating disorders and clients who have adjustment reactions to chronic medical problems.  As a member of a multi-disciplinary research group funded by the National Institute on Aging, Dr. Dimant has conducted research and presented findings on the cognitive and social aspects of aging.