REALLY? Have to move in order to find Competent Care for a Loved one??? I am on the THIRD HOME in NJ and I am finding trhis is more of a RACKET that perhaps the Mob Would Run Better!! WHY I ASK is it SO Difficult to find a place in NJ for a man who fought 3-4 yrs in the USARMY, that has more than a TWO STAR RATING PER its' assessment with complying to All Common Nursing Home Standards??? REALLY????THIS IS AMERICA-Founded by these VERY Seniors, and this is the Best you can DO? SHAME on you South Jersey! All your homes give little to nothing to offer! WHAT'S A PERSON TO DO????? Fed Up & DISGUSTED!!!!
Teri Hertlerof NJ12:51PM January 10, 2013
when are the 2013 nursing home rankings being published
ed davisof NJ5:17PM January 09, 2013
Before a person relies on this list, he or she should really visit the facility. Conditions can change in a very short time. One facility mentioned had large holes in the walls of several rooms. Patients have waited all too frequently up to 40 minutes to be assisted to the toilet after pressing the call button. One aide came in after about 8 minutes, turned off the call light, and did not come back until 37 minutes had elapsed from the time the call button was pushed--a visiting nurse tracked her down and insisted she help the patient. Personal items were stolen the facility says it has no responsiblity for lost items. Patients were given medication for C-Dif even though they did not have symptoms. If this is one of the best facilities, what happens in the worst?
Senior Advocateof MN10:17PM August 10, 2012
It is so sad that Pennsylvania is only on this list twice, when it has the second larger elderly population in the U.S.
Laurie uhlerof PA10:13PM July 23, 2012
I think most people do not realize how difficult it is to balance CMS regulations with family expectations. As someone who works in a highly rated nursing home, I wish CMS would realize that their MDS forms waste a lot of my time that I could be spending on direct patient care. And I wish families would realize that i AM trying my best for their family member, but I HAVE to work within the regulations given to me. Kudos to those on this list who have found that balance.
Lorrieof CT10:16PM April 13, 2012
Why is Horizon Heights, Pueblo, CO not listed?
Pat Esgarof CO6:13PM March 19, 2012
Did you named Spring Valley Health and Rehab. Center Service in Spring Valley Wisconsin for the best nursing home ?
Rusty Crowof WI11:44PM March 14, 2012
i just removed my father from Cabrini of Westchester and have filed a claim with the health department for medical neglect and mistreatment. How can you list them as the best. Many families have made complaints to the facility that have been swept under the rug.
You should have a surveillance camera to see what i see and have experienced!!!
Linda Biggicaof NY6:11PM March 08, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS to all who made this prestigious list! Hard work and devotion by your teams to raising the bar and ONLY providing the highest quality of care! Kuddos and Thank you!
Beth Horton of OR3:50PM March 01, 2012
Congratulations to all on this list, but especially to the Little Sisters of the Poor both in Pittsburgh and in Newark, DE. The Little Sisters of the Poor do the work of the angels and their Homes around the country and around the world are true homes filled with love. The Little Sisters really know how to care for their elderly brothers and sisters. God bless them!
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Teri Hertler of NJ 12:51PM January 10, 2013
ed davis of NJ 5:17PM January 09, 2013
Senior Advocate of MN 10:17PM August 10, 2012
Laurie uhler of PA 10:13PM July 23, 2012
Lorrie of CT 10:16PM April 13, 2012
Pat Esgar of CO 6:13PM March 19, 2012
Rusty Crow of WI 11:44PM March 14, 2012
Linda Biggica of NY 6:11PM March 08, 2012
Beth Horton of OR 3:50PM March 01, 2012
Mary Anne Barothy of IN 9:52AM February 20, 2012