tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9616461601867714802024-03-08T02:43:04.764-07:00Local Nursing HomesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-58409154373341477542013-05-28T09:25:00.000-06:002013-05-28T13:10:55.153-06:00Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes: How to Spot It and What To Do<p>
The term “elder abuse” can refer to several forms of abuse and occurs in homes,
relatives’ homes and even in nursing homes of elderly adults. As men and women age and become dependent on others’ care,
there are unscrupulous caregivers out there who take advantage of the situation.
In the United States, more than half a million reports of abuse against the elderly reach authorities every year,
meaning that several thousand cases go unreported.
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<p>Here are some of the different forms of elder abuse:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<strong>Physical Abuse:</strong> Non-accidental use of force against an elderly person that results in physical pain, injury or impairment.
This not only refers to physical assaults but also the inappropriate use of drugs, restraints, or confinement.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Emotional Abuse:</strong> The way people speak to or treat elderly people in ways that cause emotional pain or distress.
Verbal forms include intimidation through yelling, humiliation and habitual blaming.
Nonverbal forms include ignoring the elderly person, isolation and terrorizing.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Sexual Abuse:</strong> Contact without the elder’s consent.
Such contact can involve physical sex acts, but also includes showing an elderly person pornographic material, forcing the person to watch sex acts or forcing the elder to undress.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Neglect:</strong> Refers to the failure to fulfill a caretaking obligation and constitutes more than half of all reported cases of elder abuse.
It can be intentional or unintentional.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Financial Exploitation:</strong> The unauthorized use of an elderly person’s funds or property.
Examples include misuse of an elder’s personal checks, credit cards or accounts, stolen cash, forging of the elder’s signature and identity theft.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Healthcare Fraud and Abuse:</strong> Carried out by unethical doctors, nurses, hospital personnel, and other professional care providers.
Examples include not providing healthcare but charging for it, overcharging or double-billing, getting kickbacks for referrals to other providers, overmedicating and Medicaid fraud.
</li>
</ol>
<p>
In short, there are several forms of elder abuse,
all of which can be very serious concerns in any elderly living scenario.
Knowing the different forms of elder abuse is the first step.
There are several ways to recognize if your loved ones are suffering if you are unsure.
Then, alerting the right people is the crucial part.
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<p>
Find <a target="_blank" href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes-abuse">Elder Abuse Resources</a> to help further guide you
and check out this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com/files/2012/11/elderlyabuse.jpg">Infograph</a> to learn more.
</p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-29932289062744720672013-05-17T09:59:00.001-06:002013-05-17T15:33:13.659-06:00How To Volunteer in a Nursing Home<p>The term "nursing home" doesn't always evoke the most positive or exciting feelings at first. Full-time senior care facilities are termed nursing homes due to the fact that the people who live in them are provided with a nurse's care. Interestingly enough, nurses aren't the only caregivers. Aside from the obvious medical care, nursing homes rely on volunteers to interact with their residents. Activities run by volunteers serve as an integral part in helping residents feel at home and cared for.
<p>So, what are the basic requirements, duties and benefits of working as a nursing home volunteer? Here are some interesting things to consider:
<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0;padding-bottom: 0;">Requirements</h3>
<ul style="margin-top: .5em;">
<li>The specific requirements can vary within even a single city, so make sure you know the ins and outs of what's needed at your specific nursing home before beginning to volunteer.
<li>You should love being around older people, the main purpose of volunteers is to engage the residents, and that's best done when you're enjoying yourself!
<li>Knowledge of how to play card games is important, like bridge or Canasta. These are activities that take much more mental energy than a physical one, which is usually better.
<li>Some positions may have age stipulations, a common age requirement for younger volunteers is 15.
<li>Knowing how to steer a wheelchair is also a good skill to have when volunteering in nursing homes.
<li>Some nursing homes may require more training, especially when working with hospice patients, being mentally ready for an emergency or worse is also a good idea. This type of volunteering can be emotionally draining as well.
</ul>
<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0;padding-bottom: 0;">Duties</h3>
<ul style="margin-top: .5em;">
<li>Help run games, such as calling out numbers and helping players find them on their cards while playing bingo.
<li>Give manicures, many elderly women love to have their nails done. It is a simple way to make someone feel young and pretty again.
<li>Cleaning and tidying up is always a huge help for nursing home staff.
<li>Personal relationships are so important to residents and their well being. Working with the same person and building a relationship is often the best way to go about volunteering.
</ul>
<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0;padding-bottom: 0;">Benefits</h3>
<ul style="margin-top: .5em;">
<li>Making new friends! Spending time with the same people consistently almost always leads to good friendships.
<li>Know that you are improving the lives of the people you meet, moving away from your home and losing your independence is not an easy transition for residents.
<li>Job experience, by working with a well-respected organization like a nursing home, you can add the position to your resume or list of references.
<li>Invaluable service to your community.
</ul>
<p>If you are interested about learning more, finding local nursing homes or searching for local volunteer opportunities visit: <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com">http://local-nursing-homes.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-60135991080346103552013-05-08T20:35:00.000-06:002013-05-17T15:37:22.944-06:00Nursing Homes Charity Spotlight: TAFA<p>The statistics are staggering.
Over half of those living in nursing homes will pass away without a friend.
The Turn-A-Frown-Around Foundation, Inc (TAFA) decided that people living in nursing homes, psychiatric wards and partial care programs need and deserve a friend.
TAFA’s mission is to help isolated individuals attain a sense of hope and well-being through the affirmation and recognition of others.
They do this by matching caregivers, mostly volunteers, who bring love, laughter and a listening ear to those who need it.
<p>Started by Drew Horn in August of 2001,
a self-proclaimed “motivational, inspirational comic and clown,”
TAFA continues to draw its motivation from Mother Teresa and Patch Adams,
both individuals who found ways to bring light into others lives.
Some of TAFA’s activities include:
<ul>
<li>Personal visits and being a Forever Friend
<li>Phone buddies
<li>Emails to the lonely
<li>Motivational comedy
<li>Skits
<li>Songs
<li>Performances that showcase the talents of volunteers
</ul>
<p>Nursing home residents often find themselves feeling isolated or forgotten.
The Forever Friend program allows volunteers to spend time with residents at nursing homes who are without family,
friends or visitors, hoping to help them feel more connected and loved.
The program requires Forever Friends to visit their assigned friend for at least 20 minutes a week.
If you are interested in learning more about ways to help in TAFA’s mission, visit <a href="http://turnafrownaround.org/help_out/index.html">http://turnafrownaround.org/help_out/index.html</a>.
<p>Local Nursing Homes offers special flowers and gifts <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/flowers">http://local-nursing-homes.com/flowers</a> to send your loved one at any time.
You can also check out different volunteer opportunities here: <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes-volunteer">http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes-volunteer</a>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-65074761586860410252013-04-30T11:08:00.000-06:002013-04-30T12:47:26.345-06:00Choosing Where to Go for Nursing Home Care<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]-->It’s expected that by the end of
the year 3.3 million elderly Americans will be living under nursing home care.
This means that of people aged 65 and older, 1 in 7 will live in nursing home
care, while 1 in 5 of those over the age of 85 will live under nursing home
care. For the millions of Americans requiring such care, it’s important that
they know where the best nursing homes in the country are located.<br />
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This past January, 3,036 of the
nation’s nursing homes received the highest possible rating of 5 stars from
the United States’ government. Residents of larger states might not have the
best luck finding a quality nursing home, despite the number of choices. For
example, <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/tennessee">Tennessee</a> has over 300 nursing homes, although only about a sixth of
those nursing homes received <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/tennessee?cmsrating=5">5 stars</a> from the US government.<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/california?cmsrating=5">California has the most 5-star nursing homes</a> with a staggering 312. Rounding out the top five are
<a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/pennsylvania?cmsrating=5">Pennsylvania</a> with 160, <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/illinois?cmsrating=5">Illinois</a> with 156, <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/florida?cmsrating=5">Florida</a> with 141, and <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursing-homes/ohio?cmsrating=5">Ohio</a> with
137.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5-star ratings are given to nursing
homes which excel in State-conducted health inspections, nursing and physical
therapy staffing, and quality of medical care.</span><br />
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When choosing a nursing home, you
should put the quality of the home at the forefront of your search. Make sure
you’re getting your top dollar when it comes to paying for care, as sending a
loved one away doesn’t come cheap. If it makes sense to send your loved one
further away for better care, make sure it’s at least to a facility you can
trust.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-44777659324688624892013-04-18T14:30:00.003-06:002013-04-20T18:28:47.279-06:00The Growing Number of Nursing Home ResidentsThere is a startling reality in
the United States that over 1.3 million seniors are living in nursing home
care. This number is growing every decade, as medicine gets better, and people
are living longer than ever. At the price tag that averages nearly $83,000 a
year per resident, it’s no wonder why the nursing home industry is as big as it
is.<br />
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The largest generation of
Americans is the “baby boomer” generation, made up of post World War II babies.
This period extended all the way from 1946, up until 1964, and consisted of
nearly 76 million babies being born in the United States.<br />
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While many would prefer not to
live in nursing home care, the truth is that at a certain age, many Americans <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">need</i> such care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pretty soon, America’s greatest generation
will be filling out nursing homes, as more baby boomers are becoming senior
citizens every day. In fact, nearly 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 years
old every day! At the price tag of about $83,000 per resident, the future for
the nursing home industry looks bright. <br />
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Not only are these baby boomers
becoming seniors in droves, they’re also living longer. The average life span
is currently about 83.8 year old. That’s almost 19 years of being a senior
citizen. It’s no wonder why the number of people living in nursing home care is
higher today than it ever has been in the past..</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-35108882654325122162013-04-11T10:02:00.002-06:002013-04-12T20:53:17.468-06:00How to Pay for Nursing Home CareThere’s a very good chance that
at some point, someone in your family will need to be placed under nursing home
care. In fact, most people over the age of 65 will require long-term care at
some point during their life, while 40% will need a brief period of care at the
very least. Unfortunately, paying for a nursing home isn’t always easy. The
cost of such care can be a serious financial headache to you, and your family.
Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to help ease your burden.<br />
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Planning for future nursing home
care is not unlike planning for college. You should start saving well ahead of
time, and have a plan in place. A long-term care insurance plan, such as
Medigap, or a plan provided by your employer can really help offset the costs
of living in a nursing home. Usually these plans have to be in place before any
kind of event that would send someone to a nursing home, and is impossible to
attain once a serious accident, or health problem has occurred. This needs to
be considered, as the price of a private room in 2012 was estimated to be as
much as $248 a day.</div>
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Check to see if Medicare will
help cover the costs of sending your loved one to a nursing home. Medicaid
provides coverage for short-term, or rehabilitation stays, but does not cover
long-term care. In fact, Medicare will only cover up to the first 100 days of
care, so keep that in mind when the need for a nursing home arises.</div>
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Medicaid can be a better option
for some of those who don’t have the funds to provide nursing home care for a
loved one. However, there are several different qualifications for Medicaid, as
the program is meant to benefit those who truly need it. Make sure you qualify
before seeking Medicaid assistance. </div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-36031425962263452232013-04-02T12:45:00.004-06:002013-04-08T14:47:45.561-06:00Good Questions to Ask a Nursing Home StaffIn addition to asking your loved
one some questions to find out if they are receiving the best possible care,
you may also want to consider asking the staff some questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These problems are even more important if
your loved one has a pre-existing medical condition, such as dementia, heart
disease, or Alzheimer’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<br /></div>
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Ensure that your loved one
appears happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure they aren’t
showing any signs of being depressed, and are making the adjustment to living
in a nursing home facility smoothly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
there are problems, talk to the staff about what they are planning to do to
resolve these issues.</div>
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Here are some good questions to
ask the staff:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is your loved one being social,
and regularly interacting with the staff and other residents?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Are they getting their medication
as prescribed?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure your loved
one is receiving his or her medications at the proper times to avoid
complications, and unnecessary risk.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Are they eating the right
meals?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure the staff is
keenly aware of any medical conditions, and has adjusted your loved one’s
diet accordingly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, if
they have a heart condition make sure they are kept on a low-sodium,
low-fat diet. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Have any of their medications
changed?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is your loved one getting enough
exercise?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure that they are
getting out of their room, and staying in good physical condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can help them work through some of
the stress that comes with living in a nursing home facility, and help
promote a healthier lifestyle.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep
up-to-date with your loved one’s time in the facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they had a recent accident, health issue,
or behavioral problem talk to the staff and make sure that the issue was
resolved properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lastly,
make sure you’re doing your part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be a
reliable resource for the staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they
have questions about your loved one’s medical history or personality, make sure
you’re available to answer all of their questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best way to ensure that your loved one is
getting the care that he or she deserves is by working with them, as well as
the staff to better understand their needs.</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-6619620725519962832013-03-27T09:45:00.003-06:002013-04-08T14:48:51.942-06:00Asking Your Loved Ones the Right Questions to Ensure That They Receive the Best CareYou may think that your work is
done, and you can rest easy once you find the right nursing home for your loved
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not necessarily the
case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can do more in order to ensure
that your senior is getting the best care possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to understand if your senior’s needs
are being met, try asking them the following questions:<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you feel as though you are safe
here?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Are you being respected by the
staff?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Are you as comfortable as
possible?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Are you worried by anything?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What do you think of the staff?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is there a staff member you like
in particular?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Have you made any friends here?</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How long does it take a staff
member to answer the call button?</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When asking these questions
you should put yourself in your loved one’s position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you were in a nursing home are these the
questions you would like your family to be asking you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure you ask these questions in a
reserved manor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t make your senior
feel as though they’re being interrogated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Simply find out some of your loved one’s opinions of the nursing home in
order to determine whether the treatment at this facility is suitable for him
or her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your senior is
truly concerned about some aspects of living in a particular nursing home, you
should be able to tell rather quickly by asking questions such as these.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In that event, it might be time to speak to
some of the administrators of that nursing home, or consider moving your loved
one to a different nursing home altogether.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just be sure to put your loved one’s needs first, and find out what they
would prefer to do.</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-47672554723806475862013-03-20T09:47:00.003-06:002013-03-20T15:16:33.735-06:00The Importance of a Call ButtonPatient falls are an unnecessary
risk in nursing homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In most cases,
patients fall because they are trying to satisfy a need that was not being
tended to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These falls can lead to
serious injuries like fractures, and can cause patients to develop a
disability, or show a general decline in quality of life over a short period of
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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These falls are not the fault of
the residents; they are the fault of the nursing home staff for failing to
provide the residents with enough resources. In order to avoid these
unfortunate situations, nursing home staffs should educate their residents to
use a help, or call button.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a patient
needs something their initial reaction should be to ask for help rather than
try to get something done on their own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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There are a few other things you
can do to cut back on these falls:</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> <span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Make sure anything that a patient needs on a
regular basis, (phone, water, etc.), is within reach of a patient’s bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> <span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Are your residents falling because they’re getting
up to turn on the television?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set the
television to turn on automatically when the patient generally wakes up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> <span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Help your patient find their way to the restroom
by turning the bathroom light on at night.<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Check in regularly with your patients to make
sure that they are being escorted to the restroom as needed.</li>
</ul>
These are just a few simple tips,
but they can go a long way toward reducing the number of patient falls in any
nursing home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-25516032055373304282013-03-07T10:47:00.003-07:002013-03-12T14:24:05.205-06:00Some Things to Remember When Visiting a Nursing HomeWhen visiting someone in a
nursing home, it’s important to remember a few things while you’re there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of these might seem like common sense,
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Be as supportive and loving as you possibly
can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While a visit to a nursing home
might not seem like such a big deal to you, it could really brighten the day of
your loved one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure they know that
they are still loved, and are not just there out of necessity.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Don’t just surprise your loved ones with a
visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Residents have lives too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t want to disrupt the daily order of
their lives with a surprise visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make
sure you plan out your visits in advance, with both of your schedules in mind.<br /></li>
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<li>Pay close attention to your loved one, and be
respectful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to some of their
stories, and let them enjoy taking an active part in the conversation.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Treat the residents like adults, not
children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fact that some residents
require extra care for physical and mental disabilities his doesn’t mean they
deserve any less of your respect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Keep your loved one up-to-date with your life,
and how the family is doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without
being around the family as much they might not feel as much a part of the
family as they used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doing so makes
them feel more loved.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If you have children, make sure you bring them
with you so that they can develop a bond with your loved ones in the home
too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These trips can be very educational
for children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Be cordial to other residents, not just the
resident you came to visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the
other residents might not get to enjoy regular visits from their family, and a
little hello can go a long way.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lastly, if you have the chance, take your loved
one out for the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They spend enough
time inside of the nursing home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why not
let them enjoy some free time away from the home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /><br /></span></li>
</ul>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-52363626625867800302013-03-01T15:40:00.004-07:002013-03-05T12:14:28.915-07:00Federal Rating for Medicaid & Medicare Nursing HomesYou’ve probably noticed by now
that we have 2 different types of ratings on local-nursing-homes.com- overall
federal rating, and average user rating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In late 2008, the federal government announced a new, 5-star rating
system for all of the United States’ 15,800 nursing homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This marked the first time that these nursing
homes were ever rated by the federal government.<br />
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Scoring for the rating system is
based on information obtained from federal health inspection surveys,
quality-of-care data, and staffing information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In order for a nursing home to receive a 5-star rating all of the data
must show that the nursing home is performing well above average; while
conversely, a 1-star score indicates that a nursing home is performing well
below average. </div>
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The initial scoring revealed the
following:<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span></span> </div>
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<li>66% of nursing homes received two to four stars<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>22% of nursing homes received just one star</li>
<li>12% of nursing homes received five stars</li>
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More recent scoring from the
15,670 nursing homes in our database revealed the following:</div>
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1
Star = 2,109 = 13.58%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 Star
= 3,059 = 19.69%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 Star
= 3,082 = 19.84%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 Star
= 4,256 = 27.40%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 Star
= 3,026 = 19.48%</span></li>
</ul>
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Also, don’t use this information
as the be-all, end-all for your nursing home search.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out user ratings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find out what the current residents of the
nursing home have to say about their living conditions.</div>
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Below are the results of our
24,009 user ratings:</div>
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 Star = 10,545 = 43.92%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 Star =
2,033 = 8.47%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 Star =
1,248 = 5.20%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 Star =
1,935 = 8.06%</span></li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 Star =
8,248 = 34.35%</span></li>
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When looking into the overall
rating of a nursing home, you would be well-advised to take this information
into account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out the overall
federal score of each nursing home that you might be considering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, break that down and find out why that
nursing home received that specific score.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is there not enough staff?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are
the facilities not well-maintained?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These are all important aspects that are reviewed during federal
inspections.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-70992210430398419242013-02-26T19:30:00.001-07:002013-03-05T12:15:13.540-07:00How to Choose the Right Nursing HomeChoosing the right nursing home
for a loved one can be a complicated process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is a lot more that goes into selecting the right facility than
just proximity and price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several other
factors must be considered before making a commitment to any one single nursing
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some tips to help you
select the right nursing home.<br />
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1. Take a look at how the staff
treats current residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the staff
appears friendly and approachable, then this might be a facility to consider.</div>
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2. Are the staff members
well-trained, and can take care of your loved one in the event of an emergency?</div>
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3. Are there nurses available
around the clock?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is important as
emergencies can occur at any time, and it is very important that your loved one
is in the right hands.</div>
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4. Make a call and speak with
administrators before visiting a facility.</div>
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5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do your research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out sites like <a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/">Local-Nursing-Homes.com</a>
and see that people are saying about each potential nursing home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is the federal rating?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are residents saying about the
home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are all things to consider.</div>
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6. Cleanliness is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You want your elderly loved ones staying in a
clean room, being bathed regularly by the staff.</div>
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7. Make sure the ratio of staff
to residents acceptable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t want
to choose a facility where the residents far outnumber the staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A small staff may not be able to care for
each of their residents properly.</div>
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Remember to check out each
facility in person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are certain
things that you can’t find out from reading about a home online, or speaking on
the phone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make the effort to evaluate a
facility in person.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-21287763834030543882013-02-11T21:43:00.004-07:002013-02-11T21:43:54.906-07:00Sherman Oaks Health & Rehab 4 Star Review<a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/nursinghome.cfm?detail=reviewcontent&home=sherman-oaks-health-rehab&provnum=056250&review=24972">New 4 Star Review of Sherman Oaks Health & Rehab Located in Sherman Oaks, California</a><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<i>"Sherman Oaks Rehab was not the first choice for my mother. The facility we wanted had no vacancies. However, It turned out to be a blessing because I am very happy here as is Mom. Nursing homes are never perfect but I found that Sherman Oaks Rehab was willing to work with me in making Mom comfortable and well cared for. I spend 6 to 8 hours daily and I see how the employees treat those residents that have no outside visitors or family. They are loving and caring with these people, as well. I have called many times at all hours and they are wonderful in helping me with any concerns I might have. Most importantly, they are constantly striving to make this the best facility possible. I feel like they are an extended family."</i></blockquote>
<a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24972%C2%A0">http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24972 </a>Local Nursing Homeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00946977179047340141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-43787491080896184962013-01-10T14:52:00.003-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.419-07:00Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab-Highlander 5 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=23871'>New 5 Star User Review of Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab-Highlander located in Fall River, Massachusetts</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"My Mother in law is a resident on the 2nd floor . When I tell you she is the happiest she is been in a long while i'm understating. All the staff go above and beyond. example: Her glasses broke one day and Kevin took them home to fix them I thought that was a nice touch. She sings and dances and the staff sings with her. When I get to that time in my life where I need a home Kindred-highlander is..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=23871'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=23871</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-5408095404631183642013-01-10T14:52:00.001-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.423-07:00Crosbyton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1 Star Review<a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24265">New 1 Star User Review of Crosbyton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Crosbyton, Texas</a><br />
<blockquote style="white-space: pre-wrap;">
<i>"This is an old nonupdated facility. The batcrooms situation has 4 residents sharing one, with mixed genders. Therapy options are not sufficient. You are better off going down the road to Lubbock. Its further but you will at least have choice and better physical environments. 50% vacancy should tell you something."</i></blockquote>
<a href="http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24265">http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24265</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-28151974507024450012013-01-10T14:51:00.003-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.416-07:00Mckinley Park Care Center 1 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24263'>New 1 Star User Review of Mckinley Park Care Center located in Sacramento, California</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"The facility is over crowded and the patients do not receive good care. Communication is poor and patient needs are not a high priority. My terminally-ill mother did not receive the treatment that was promised on admission. "</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24263'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24263</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-63743987197788404312013-01-10T14:51:00.001-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.429-07:00Wesleyan Village 1 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24262'>New 1 Star User Review of Wesleyan Village located in Elyria, Ohio</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"My grandmother was at this facility 5 yrs ago. I chose to write this review after many years of considering it, and 5 years of her being gone. It was very difficult to find anyone there to answer our questions, or to get an aid for help at any point. They also happen to lose her dentures with no explanation, as well as her walker. I feel they staff low, considering how much this facility charges,..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24262'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24262</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-77585688423153461672013-01-10T14:50:00.003-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.436-07:00Ripley Crossing 1 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24260'>New 1 Star User Review of Ripley Crossing located in Milan, Indiana</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"My Grandfather was taken to ripley crossings while he recovered and has since acquired a severe case of c-diff and almost died... Further more this place has cancelled my grandfathers bed at Arbors and has since held him so they can continue to collect his Medicare. He has not received proper treatment and was never properly quarantined after his c-diff diagnosis. "</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24260'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24260</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-77181750408275229172013-01-10T14:50:00.001-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.435-07:00Coronado Healthcare Center 1 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24259'>New 1 Star User Review of Coronado Healthcare Center located in Phoenix, Arizona</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"very dirty all around. The room was dark and plain. The staff just placed my loved ones food tray in front of them and walked out. My loved one is a stroke patient who cannot feed themself or talk and a high risk for choking. Then 15 min later, staff came and took the tray right out without her taking one bite. My loved one has decubs and has lost alot of weight after being there only 2 weeks. "</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24259'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24259</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-9824438693589375892013-01-10T14:49:00.003-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.440-07:00Golden Living Center - Montgomery 1 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=23175'>New 1 Star User Review of Golden Living Center - Montgomery located in Montgomery, Alabama</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"Poor management at facility in Montgomery AL and at HQ and region. No follow-up with family on loved ones issues/needs/health status. Nursing staff not well managed and turnover is extremely high of medical and nursing staff. Prescriptions are not filled correctly or on a timely basis. Food quality is poor. Grounds are not well kept. Nurses smoke in all areas of facility. On weekends, door alarms..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=23175'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=23175</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-59746324694494889732013-01-10T14:49:00.001-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.427-07:00The Orchard - Post Acute Care 1 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24258'>New 1 Star User Review of The Orchard - Post Acute Care located in Whittier, California</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"Orchard has made pretty updates from its past as Royal Court, still basic things are needed. Staff know the heating system is not predictable, ask an administrator about no heat in the room and it's always the first time they've heard about it. They offer more blankets, but how can a patient go to therapy covered in in blankets?
Some staff are well trained, many CNA's are not careful enough with..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24258'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24258</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-77970830268912433662013-01-10T14:48:00.001-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.438-07:00Burke Health and Rehabilitation Center 2 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24256'>New 2 Star User Review of Burke Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Burke, Virginia</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"The overall cleanliness of the facility was good. The cleaning ladies were constantly cleaning during the day it seemed. CNAs barely spoke English. There seemed to be a contest to see who could turn the call light off the fastest and never respond back to the patient. My father would push the call button, the nurse or CNA would come in, turn it off, and say, "I'll be right back", but..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24256'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24256</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-43292299345564027952013-01-10T14:47:00.003-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.418-07:00Baldwinville Nursing Home 5 Star Review<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24255'>New 5 Star User Review of Baldwinville Nursing Home located in Baldwinville, Massachusetts</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"Both of my parents are at this facility. My mother is a permanent resident and my father in rehab after his surgery. The staff is both knowledgeable & efficient, not to mention very kind. They know each and every resident by name and are always so friendly and cheerful. I am greatful that if my parents cannot live with me, they have a place like this to call home. "</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24255'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24255</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-85958180264330128422013-01-10T14:47:00.001-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.439-07:00Cameron Glen Health & Rehab Center 1 Star Review
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24254'>New 1 Star User Review of Cameron Glen Health & Rehab Center located in Reston, Virginia</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"It has not been owned by Inova for a couple of years. Inova sold Cameron Glen, and another one of their facilities in downtown Fairfax called Commonwealth Care Center to a company in Roanoke, Virginia called Commonwealth Care of Roanoke. Ever since Inova left, the standards of care have dropped tremendously. It has really gone downhill. One guy, who was on his death bed there told me they let him..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24254'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24254</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961646160186771480.post-62256170020413203302013-01-10T14:46:00.003-07:002013-02-11T21:36:58.428-07:00Peachbelt Health & Rehab Ctr 5 Star Review
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24250'>New 5 Star User Review of Peachbelt Health & Rehab Ctr located in Warner Robins, Georgia</a></p>
<blockquote style='white-space:pre-wrap'><i>"Excellent, high quality service; professional, friendly, caring staff ... treating everyone with care, respect and dignity - patients, families, staff. They care a lot and it shows. Peachbelt is extremely clean - no "nursing home" smells. They provided comfort and care for our 97-year old father in his last few weeks and valuable relief and support for the family. They absolutely made..."</i></blockquote>
<p><a href='http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24250'>http://local-nursing-homes.com/?rid=24250</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0