The VP called back about 2 days in to make sure everything was working out well.
A couple days later (I forget his name) but the VP of this facility called me to go over any questions or concerns I had. He went down through each bad review (and without breaking HIPPA) explained how the issue was corrected (to include firing staff and admitting to some wrong doings that happened), and what policies were put in place to prevent them from happening again. This made me feel more comfortable, but I was still a little bit weary and felt like maybe this was just a sales pitch. He gave me his number to call should I run into ANY issue and I eventually consented to the transfer.
When a loved one gets sent to one of these facilities, their outlook is grim. And while I know this facility has a few bad reviews (which the VP said some were and some where not warranted), the reason a person is there is a tough situation to deal with. I could not have imagined things going any better in this horrible situation and I want to thank the staff at Regency Florence from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of not only my grandfather, but us as well!
When the hospital told me they wanted to transport my VERY SICK grandfather to Regency Florence LTAC, the first thing I did was Google. I was horrified by the comments and the reviews and refused to provide consent for the transfer. All of our family, including me lives in PA and we were 11 hours away from this facility and now my grandfather's friends who have been his ONLY support system during is very long stay in the hospital had to drive 90 minutes to see him.
Killing people “legally”. 90 percent of their staff can care less about their patients. They will keep finding reasons for them to stay there, luckily we took our mom outta there before it was too late. The case worker and the chief executive (Heather morris & Amy metz) will tell you everything you want to hear. Please don’t leave your loved ones there by themselves they will let them Die and care less about them. The worst nightmare me and my family has ever experienced. I dont get how a place like this is still operating. Now i know and believe all these negative comments. We experienced it for the whole month of October 2017. Ourselves. Its a death trap.
We ended up making the hard decision to end life-supporting interventions and were immediately set up with coffee, snacks, soup, and drinks as (unknown to us) it was a long process for him to cross into heaven. The staff supported us, sympathized with us, maintained their excellent level of care on their other patients, and helped us grieve.
Well, I went there and some of these comments are true. Horrible NO communication!!!! .IT could be BETTER if Team Work was REAL!!!!!!
The admission process was a little bit slow, but the communication with this staff was nothing short of AMAZING, better than in the hospital. They did not sugar coat prognosis, explained, and re explained EVERY THING I asked until I felt as though I was clear in what they were saying, and were even honest when our family started calling just a bit too much and we worked out a good communication plan so they could keep their focus and attention on my grandfather. (The nurse VERY politely explained that I was the 4th family member to call in a row and my grandfather needed her attention. She called back a little while later and we worked out a communication plan so their attention could be focused on his care, but I still felt comfortable enough to call anytime I felt uneasy.)
I was there with my mom from the beginning of March until the first week of April 2010. Can't imagine any place closer to the pits of HELL. Run if a case worker approaches you about transferring any one you know to this place. Stephen L Gill. 2016 Update Warning this place is a place for hospitals to dump there mistakes to confuse the issue and create a cover-up. 2017
Three days after my grandfather's transfer to the LTAC, I spoke with the doctor and he thought it was time for the family to come down and visit my grandfather (things were going down hill), so we did. Upon arrival, I was taken back by the age of the facility(only reason for the missing star but they are moving facilities in Jan 2018), but my worries were immediately put to rest when my mother and I met with nurse David face-to-face (4th floor). He explained EVERY THING to us. He explained his condition when he arrived at the facility, and went day-by-day down his lab work, stats, and care. He continuously made us feel comfortable and was very patient as we asked a million questions and made a dozen (can you fluff his pillow, wet his mouth, suction him, wake him up, sedate him) requests. His night nurse Glenn was equally as caring, patient, and understanding. And they BOTH knew their job inside and out and came from a long ICU background in a regular hospital setting. One of the nurses (not my grandfathers nurse) even tried to set us up in house for families for a near-by hospital as our hotel costs were starting to rise.
I have had a family member at this facility for almost a month now and I must say I am shocked at some of the reviews I have read...Though the facility is old, the staff there is kind, caring, and professional. Everyday I get a phone call from a staff member on updates, when we visit every one (4th floor) is Wonderful! All questions and concerns are answered promptly, the doctors seem to be attentive and caring as well. The staff deserves five stars but the facility is older than me but clean and maintained. My family and I feel we have chosen well...Keep up the good work Regency staff and Thank You!
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