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Originally Posted by mraines
My mother died in 2014 so I have no current info. At the time, she lived in Summerfield Suites which I found to be the best. I believe it has changed hands so I have no idea how it is now. I can tell you that wherever you put her, you need to be her advocate and watch them closely. I was very disappointed with the facilities here. My mother was originally in Sumter Grand (not sure of its correct name but on 466A). Very nice facility but lacking in many ways. Young techs not really good at dispensing meds. My mother's records were not correct and as a result of my complaining, she was sort of ousted and blacklisted. (long story). She was in Palm Gardens in Ocala and I could not get her out due to their lies. PLEASE, wherever you put her, keep an eye on everything. I saw a lot while caring for my mother here and most of it not good.
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Excellent excellent advice. Have been through this multiple times. The BEST most caring staff you've even witnessed, can be gone, off to the next job or facility in the "wink" of a WEEK. You have to be there every minute, and you are so right, many, even most, actually resent it if you do not really "complain" but point out serious elements, soiled beds, meds not on time, or wrong dose all together, it's a nightmare for our community and our country. I personally think as a country we do not value the profession of care taker in such facilities. They are not highly paid, or highly respected on the list of professions. Not really thought of as any more educated, trained, or skilled than a clerk at the local convenience store, who is ALSO UNDER valued, but there is no pride or sense of accomplishment or respect to so many of the staff in these facilities... that is such a sad, sad shame.