Where do I begin. First, I followed in my dear Mothers footsteps and I have done hundred of hours of volunteer works in all sorts of different kinds of care centers ranging from Assisted living through Skilled nursing. More recently having had my Rat Terrier Dog, Kira certified through the Lend a Heart Program in Sacramento to do Animal Assisted Therapy (we are both retired now).
My Loved one is 83 Years Old. He was otherwise Healthy ENough to undergo a 4 Level Laparoscopic Back Fusion. The Surgery went off without a hitch, but no where in any of his pre surgical consults did ANYONE Ever mention that people over 65 can suffer serious side effects of memory loss (it apparently is called Surgically Induced Delirium. He went into surgery sharp minded and woke up like he had dementia. It was just awful. I wont go into all the details its just a good thing I trust Sutter - (This is the place to be if you have such a crisis)
The only information got for days was from friend and the internet.Then I was faced with 'choosing a care home. WHat to do? I had read the reviews on Folsom Care center, they had a bed, I chose - and we got the lottery! I could not be more pleased. Hands Down Folsom Care Center is the BEST Skilled and Short Term Rehabilitation Center I have ever been in. I have been in Private facilities that don't even come close to comparing the the quality and attention of service that I experienced there. Katherine H, his Nurse, was exceptionally attentive (She is simply AWESOME) as was his entire care team (I will come and add names later, as I am using a friends computer but I wanted to get this review up and running asap).
We got the Lottery when we were able to Place my loved one there when an unexpected turn in a surgical procedure requiring to have care and rehabilitation and services of a skilled nursing facility.
I have been power of attorney and have been in the role of handing healthcare matters before, but things were complicated because of my personal life matters right now - I myself have been hospitalized for serious health issues of my own twice in the past month, and I am the ONLY relative he has, I am run ragged myself. and this situation was completely unexpected. I have also been 'displaced' from my living situation in the middle of all of this due to a legal separation so my plate is overflowing. What was supposed to be 'house sitting' turned into much much more. Normally, I would have been able to weather much of this (I come from the midwest, we are tough people. But this situation was just 'too much' being sick and all. The staff at Folsom Care center went Above and beyond to take over for me and provide not only the quality of care my loved one needed to get better - but to get me some 'rest' I needed to focus on myself getting well so I can continue to care for him, and get my own issues taken of. They are just amazingly caring. Not only that - the first thing you notice when you walk in is EVERYONE SMILES. WOW. I have never seen this even in expensive high end facilities (remember how I started this - all the volunteer work I did - I DO Have a really good basis to make an accurate comparison)
He is home now for a few days. At discharge they reassured me if anthing went amiss, to return to them (I did not even know this was an option instead of the hospital.) I cannot thank them enough for thier caring approach to helping him, but also guiding stressed out over the top me through all of this. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to the entire staff and crew.
Oh, one more thing, They have an aviary for the Residents. Its just lovely. They keep finches and doves in a clean, lovely enviroment. Its bright and cheery. The birds are even sitting on eggs and raising babies! Its so sweet. Attached is a picture. The residents are well dressed, its a small place with a lovely outdoor courtyard. Everyone that can is encouraged to move about and socalize. The short time he was there, there were many enriching events I witnessed, even a group of young children coming in to visit and sing songs, a birthday song to my loved ones 93 year old Roomate. Its clear they care deeply about the people there - the ladies are dressed nicely even with lipstick and jewerly and the men the same in matching outfits. This is a far cry from some of the places I have visited. IF there were 20 stars it would not be enough! Thanks you Folsom Care Center for being there when We needed you and to all the staff for what you do each and every day to provide a high quality of life for the people there. Bless you all. read more