Would love to know how you come up with your rankings. Do you actually check with the residents' families? If not, you missed the boat on The Oaks at Town Center, Harrisburg, NC. If you would check literally with those who currently have residents at this facility you wouldn't have this facilitiy listed among the nations best. A large number of family members of various residents find this 'survey' ranking ludicrous. The only reason The Oaks would be considered a good facility overall is simply that the choices in the immediate area are so lacking they manage to rise slightly above the available options. There are constant staff turnovers with only a small percentage of staff who carry the load for the majority of the staff. Frequent issues also include short staffing as a common practice, constantly being told budget shortfall means no commonly used daily needs such as briefs, wipes, bed pads, on and on. Ill trained/oriented staff. Generally low morale among staff. To place this facility on a list of 'best' in the nation is a false presentation of the current opinions of the families who have their loved ones in residence. It is unfortunate that your list will now create a false sense of confidence in this facility.
The Oaks at Town Centerof NC7:12AM August 11, 2012
Chatham Health & Rehab nursing home- Chatham Va.
Chatham rehab is very pretty and looks like it would be a great place. If a family member has to go here, you must NOT leave them there alone. There is not enough help, and the two Dr.s that come to the facility made statements that were not true. My Mother suffered because of lack of help, and did not get pain meds as promised by the Doctor. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Sad and terrible.
C Arthurof VA10:43PM August 10, 2012
It would be interesting to see a ratio of RN to patient. Also, information on number of falls per patient since they have to report that and some idea of number of different medications per patient.
D. Ciaverellaof VA5:04PM August 08, 2012
My step-father was placed here due to a serious accident at work and was treated horribly. He was neglected to the point of bed sores and had horrible experiences being transported from there to the hospital with no consideration to his injuries putting him in pain every time. The so called great nursing staff here also stole his cigarettes multiple times and also stole his cell phone. When complaints were made we were asked how we could prove the allegations and treatment just got worse. I pray my grandfather doesn't have to stay there long!
Neil Riningerof OH7:05PM July 25, 2012
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHICH NH'S IN MASSACHUSETS ACCEPT VENT PATIENTS
JAY MONAGHANof MA1:51PM July 20, 2012
What is the break out of philanthropic not profit homes vs nursing home chains and small business facilities. The profit margins at nursing homes are small.Great nursing homes are well staffed with quality employees.You don't need to be super credentialed to have loyalty to an employer and give great care to the residents.Having less staff turn over and adequate supplies reduces everyone's stress level. Staff and supplies cut into profits.Sadly the result is a lot of "pretty" places with so so care.
judyof OH2:38PM July 19, 2012
This is the best nursing home ever, they give the best care thank god for having honest loving and caring people.....
gods childof MI3:13PM June 15, 2012
HOW DO I AND OTHERS FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH "CMS" REGARDING MY MOMS NURSING HOME CARE???
MARTY BRITTONof OH1:08PM June 04, 2012
This is the 1st facility ive seen for-profit, what a difference that makes. For money or not. Money is the driving force behind for profit facilities, even at the cost of actual hands on staff who work directly with the residents. Cutbacks starting with the staff directly involved with the patients is a shame. That is the last place cutbacks should be. Afterall thats where the need is. Not the paperwork, now computer work. Now with computers uploading data minute to minute for all to read. that now is the priority. What it looks like, instead of whats really going on. No wonder the state had to get involved in monitoring nursing centers. Advocate for people, not big bonus. especially when in comes to the elderly. God be with us all.
Moeof CO8:03PM May 20, 2012
Publicly posting grades in a similar manner to CA regulations on restaurants with food-inspection grades would be good and favor the best nursing home facilities.
I work with http://www.topalzheimercare.com and we would gladly post grades on our search results if they were made readily available.
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The Oaks at Town Center of NC 7:12AM August 11, 2012
C Arthur of VA 10:43PM August 10, 2012
D. Ciaverella of VA 5:04PM August 08, 2012
Neil Rininger of OH 7:05PM July 25, 2012
JAY MONAGHAN of MA 1:51PM July 20, 2012
judy of OH 2:38PM July 19, 2012
gods child of MI 3:13PM June 15, 2012
MARTY BRITTON of OH 1:08PM June 04, 2012
Moe of CO 8:03PM May 20, 2012
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