Working to find a parent placement in a skilled nursing and long term care facility is HARD! First you have to learn what type of facility is what and what insurance/Medicaid/payment options are. If it's your first time dealing with it this then that alone is a battle.
Once you work through that you have to find the "perfect" place. I'm here to tell you the perfect place does not exist. Nothing is going to take the place of their home or living with family. And every single nursing home has bumps in the road.
That said, I have nothing but high praise for Regency Village. Ignore all reviews more than 3 months old. Regency was bought by a new corporation 4 months ago and is aggressively working to make this the best place in the area for our loved ones. My dad has been at Regency about a month and I'm up there every single day, 3-4 hours a day. I've seen first hand the commitment to care.
The office staff - admitting, reception, and business manager are all knowledgeable, accessible, and eager to help. Everything is laid out clearly and there were no surprises, delays, or issues with admitting or billing. Both ladies made a point to check on us after we got my dad settled. The receptionist is friendly and welcoming every single time. She goes out of her way to help.
The nursing staff is accessible for family questions, well trained, and are intentional in connecting with patients. No one walks into my dad's room and hands him meds and walks out. They always stay and have a conversation with him. They care about the person. They are patient and tolerant with his grouchy personality!
The CNA's are hard workers. Can the facility be short staffed in this area? Yes, but every single facility is. This is an incredibly hard job and it's hard to fill those positions. But, the workers at Regency don't skip on rounds, they don't ignore call buttons, and they don't rush with your loved ones. These folks work hard and have a massive impact on quality of life. They know it and they take their responsibility seriously. They also connect with residents.
The therapy staff here are all above and beyond the average in house therapy. The therapy facilities are amazing and my dad has increased his abilities since working with the therapy staff. They know how to balance the fine line of motivating but not forcing.
The facility itself is gorgeous. Clean, large rooms, outdoor space, quiet street. The workers are happy to be here and it shows. There is pride in being part of Regency.
Make the time to come visit. I visited dozens of places before bringing my dad here. I'm so thankful we found Regency. This is where your loved ones needs to be. read more