This review is long overdue and for that I apologize. My mom passed at age 98 after an illness that caused her to completely decline from May,2024 until August 17, 2024. We wanted to get her on palliative care at first because she was actually still mobile and could do some things. Her doctor recommended a company and it took several days for them to reach out. The "salesman" (it was obvious) Talked me into believing that palliative care was being phased out and so we just needed to get on hospice. A couple nurses came out but it just didn't feel right. Meanwhile she had a fall and hit her head, her skull was literally visible. So we called 911, we couldn't get her up or control the bleeding. Long story short, she went to ER and was admitted with a concussion and the wound closed with 15 staples. I had called the hospice as id been advised to do should anything happen. The person I spoke with was LIVID. Hospice patients are just supposed to die in a puddle of blood on the floor? The next day they arrived and took all the equipment they had provided including the (used) potty chair. I set out to find another hospice. God and google led me to Gentiva out of Stockbridge GA. From that first call they were and remain wonderful. Each and every person, be it nurses, administrative, CNAs, Were so compassionate and kind. They were so gentle with my mom. After a couple of incidents it was clear she was transitioning. They were here when we needed, night or day. They were very thorough with showing us the proper amount and administration of meds. They are a wonderful group of people who really do care. I wish I had written down all their names but even though I didn't I will remember each and every one of the wonderful people who came to help us.. The empathy and gentle kindness was amazing. I also want to mention Mr. Trammel. He is one of Gentiva 's chaplains and they provide counseling for one year. Every couple weeks he comes to my house. He lets me cry, or say whatever I am feeling. He prays with me, he is a truly Godly man. (And very intelligent.) And he texts me prayers and verses. I'm so blessed he was assigned to me! Of course they have another Chaplain whom I spoke to on the phone, he was super nice but I told him I had grown so much comfort and trust with Mr. Trammel. Anyway, this is getting a little long. I just want to say if you or a loved one is in need of hospice care, please give Gentiva Stockbridge a call. They know their business on a human level and went above and beyond for my mama and our family.
Much love!
Pamela Ward Rice
Daughter of Frances Ward
Locust Grove GA read more