10 Questions With Angelina Stanco Stone Of The Regency At Glen Cove

The Regency at Glen Cove has been Long Island's leading authority in assisted living since 1993. Located in Glen Cove's downtown village, The Regency acts as a home for residents and allows them to pursue interests, create friendships and maintain a meaningful lifestyle all under the care and assistance of a dedicated staff.

Angelina Stanco Stone, case manager of The Regency, has created a rewarding career for herself in assisted living and treats her residents with the utmost patience and kindness, allowing them to comfortably "age in place." Read on to learn more about the amenities and accommodations the Regency has to offer, as well as Stone's compassionate life's work.

Patch: How long have you been doing business in town?

Stone: I'm one of eight children born and raised in Glen Cove, New York. My father, Domenick, owned and operated Stanco Brothers, a local construction company. My mom, Frances, worked at Tweezerman, another original Glen Cove business. I started working at the age of 11 with my own paper route.

Patch: What attracted you to the line of work you’re in, and how did you get started?

Stone: I have always had the inclination to care take. I attended to the needs of my parents as they aged and naturally took to the role. My favorite saying is, “No worries, everything will work out,” and more often than not, The Regency residents respond leaving my office in good spirits. I naturally gravitated toward assisted living as a career and have been rewarded by all the residents I've known over the past 23 years at The Regency.

Patch: How would you sum up your business mission to a stranger?

Stone: The Regency's mission statement can best be summarized, “Treat everyone the way you want to be treated.” This is my motto when talking to peers, staff and most importantly, the residents.

Patch: What’s the biggest challenge or most difficult moment you’ve faced in your job?

Stone: I feel that not being able to resolve an issue quickly is the biggest challenge I've faced. The residents are the most important part of my work. I handle their day-to-day contact working with their doctors, their families and them on all issues large and small. When they have a problem, question or feel anxious, I feel the urgency to get to the bottom of the situation speedily.

Patch: What’s the most satisfying part of your job?

Stone: Keeping the residents happy is my daily goal. I always try to have patience with them and be a listening ear for them to talk about their pasts, their worries, their joys, and well, anything and everything. I always follow two basic principles: be patient and be kind.

Patch: Are there any new projects or endeavors you’re working on that you’re extra excited about?

Stone: The Regency Assisted Living is going through a major reconstruction of its Community Spaces for the pleasure of its residents. The almost-completed solarium with skylights brightening up the room will be used for piano concerts, newspaper reading, book club meetings and relaxing.

Patch: Do you have any events coming up in your community?

Stone: The Regency is also hosting its 9th Annual Spooky Story Hour, Veterans Day Breakfast with Mayor Spinello for our revered Armed Forces Vets and our Breakfast with Santa event with The Rotary of Glen Cove.

Patch: How can Patch readers learn more about your work and business?

Stone: The Regency Assisted Living is located at 94 School St., across from Staples, in Glen Cove, phone number 516-674-3007. You can also visit our website.

Image Credit: The Regency at Glen Cove

This Patch article is sponsored by The Regency at Glen Cove.