I am writing to formally express deep concern and outrage regarding the treatment my aunt received during her stay at your facility. What my family and I witnessed was not just disappointing, it was inexcusable!
From the moment she was admitted, there were immediate red flags. Despite the presence of numerous staff members, basic standards of care were not met. My aunt was repeatedly left in soiled garments for extended periods, and critical medications were delayed or entirely missed. The neglect was not subtle....it was blatant.
Angelica, who was assigned to her floor during several shifts, exhibited a level of indifference that was both shocking and dangerous. Rather than tending to my aunt's needs, she seemed more concerned with avoiding responsibility. On one occasion, I personally witnessed Angelica ignore multiple patient call lights, including my aunt's, for nearly an hour.
Melissa, another staff member, displayed an alarming lack of compassion and professionalism. When asked direct questions about my aunt's care plan and physical therapy schedule, she responded dismissively and without any clear knowledge. It took over a week for any form of physical therapy to be initiated. And by then my aunt's mobility had severely deteriorated rapidly.
Amanda's conduct was perhaps the most disturbing. She was observed speaking rudely to several patients and was especially careless during basic hygiene care. There were several days where my aunt was not bathed, and her wounds which should have been routinely cleaned and monitored were visibly worsening. Amanda never once acknowledged this or reported concerns, despite it being her direct responsibility.
The facility itself was in disarray. It smelled strongly of urine and feces. Patients were heard crying out for help, and some were even seen wandering unattended. This is not a safe or healing environment. When I brought these issues up with the director of the facility, the social services director I met with passive indifference and redirected me to a case manager, Melinda, who seemed more interested in placating us as a family than taking action. Every conversation felt like a bother rather than genuine concern.
To add insult to injury, when we decided to transfer my aunt to hospice care due to the rapid decline in her condition they still were completely unaware of what was going on and of her case. She was treated worse than a dog.
There may have been a few nurses who tried their best, but isolated acts of kindness cannot undo the widespread and consistent negligence that led to my aunt's decline. This experience has been nothing short of traumatic for me and my family.
I urge anyone considering this facility to think twice. The level of carelessness, unprofessionalism, and outright neglect we encountered has had lasting consequences. No one deserves to be treated this way especially not our vulnerable loved ones... there needs to be a better standard of code for this facility and they need to be held accountable for their actions! In other words if you have a family member in need of care I would steer clear from this facility. Hell you'd probably be better off taking care of them at home with no experience. read more