This review is of the Woodruff Family Housing at The Shepard Center in Atlanta, GA, for their…read moreoutpatient patient and patient families. This is mainly for informational purposes. We are staying here while my husband rehabilitates at Pathways. Before coming here, I searched everywhere for pictures of the housing so I would know how to prepare. The building is older but serves its purpose well. You'll need to bring cleaning products including a vacuum, mop, bucket, etc. This particular unit had a few of these items but we had to move rooms and the next one did not; be prepared for them to not be available. The kitchen is stocked pretty well although, ours needed measuring cups, spoons, mixing bowls, mixer, and kitchen towels. The refrigerator is full sized but, on the smaller side. There is an ice-maker. There is a standard coffee maker, no k-cups, only ground. There is a microwave and our kitchen happened to have a crockpot, although the first room did not. The hot water takes forever to heat up so run the water for about 15 minutes before stepping inside to shower. They will gladly provide you with any medical needs you may have such as a shower chair, lifted toilet, etc. The towels and washcloths are a step below a hotel and SMALL. My husband found them too rough for his sensitivities. Myself, I thought they did a great job exfoliating, so just your preference. We ending up buying some and made our stay more comfortable. Bedrooms have two twin beds OR one twin bed and one hospital bed. Please confirm with your case worker what your needs are!! Bring blankets and mattress toppers for your comfort. The beds aren't the most comfortable but will suffice; they remind me of dorm room beds. We brought a king sized tri-fold topper, pushed the two twin beds together and made a king sized bed. Obviously this required us to bring our own bedding but completely worth it to us. Hey, if we are going to be here a while, let's make it comfortable!! Keep in mind they can't take donated mattresses when you're done so either meet a neighbor who would appreciate it or be prepared to leave with it once it has expanded. Trash bins are on the ground floor through the parking lot. At night it's dark. The first time I chose to bring mine back in since it was a good walk in the dark and there was a running, white van parked nearby. Hey, I've seen what happens in the movies!! Lots of renovating/construction going on but they are doing an adequate job of rerouting you with very little inconvenience. Security is very friendly and helpful. There is a secured parking garage. You have to have a key card to access the garage, your floor, and your room. There's plenty of handicap parking right by the door of each floor. There is a mailroom. If you're ordering Amazon, I recommend the Amazon Lockers located about a mile or less down the street. There is a delay from the mailroom (I am on day 4 of packages I know have been delivered) and they are not there but a VERY limited time on weekends. They do bring your mail to your room and if you are out, they open the door and place it and any packages just inside on the kitchen table. Very convenient and takes any worry away of your packages sitting out. Be patient .. I was told many are volunteers. Internet is okay at best. The TVs are smart TVs so your apps are available. There is a TV in the living room and bedroom. There is a laundry room on each floor. Keep in mind you can only access your floor. There are 2 washers and 2 dryers. They actually provide the detergent. It's an off brand powder and obviously you can bring your own, as we did. I have not seen any fabric softener so you'll need to bring your own either way. There is a floor downstairs that has couches, games, movies, etc.. Should you need the Shepherd Center or want to utilize their cafeteria, there is a walkway located in the garage area. You are only outside of the building/inside the garage for a very brief walk. The Shepherd Center also sponsors a Family Dinner every Tuesday night at 5:00. The food is furnished by local restaurants and local people that generously donate. It's FREE! Afterwards, they play several rounds of bingo with generous prizes. Mrs. Shepherd, herself, attends almost every meal. She is the very elegant lady on her motorized cart assuring everyone's needs are tended to. Should you need Piedmont Hospital during your stay, if capable, I recommend walking there. It's less than an 8 minute walk. Piedmont makes you pay for parking every single time you leave the hospital. I think the first 30 minutes are free but, then it's $7-$10 according to your stay. I walked every time of day, from very early morning, midday, and late a night and felt very safe every time. I hope that you find this information helpful for your stay! God bless you and your family during this time.

I encountered difficulties with the outpatient concussion clinic. There are some good people in…read morethere. However, I received written correspondence faulting me for a busy schedule and other untruthful allegations about missing appointments. They never inquired about recent injuries keeping me from PT. If you schedule an appointment you need to tell the patient and not note cancelled in their patient portal when they weren't aware of some of the appointments due to a miscommunication error. It didn't warrant the action taken. I've received a great deal of care denial with this healthcare system, so I shouldn't be surprised.

Volunteering review:…read more I brought my two young kids here to play bingo with the residents. The staff was so inviting and the residents were all very kind (well, 90% of them at least. That is to be expected though). The facility is kind of hidden from the busy roads which is great. The first floor has a large auditorium for services and shows. They even have a small outdoor playground for when the grandkids go to visit their Safta and Saba. My grandmother lived in a home like this during her last few years with us. It was nice to give back and watch my kids interact with those who have lived a lot longer than the rest of us.

Absolutely the worst. I had two weeks here and every minute was horrible. They would bring…read morebreakfast to slam it down and never see another person until they came to pick up the dirty dishes. This is really a terrible terrible place.

I was referred to Piedmont Rehabilitation services from one of my physicians for post mastectomy…read morerehab. The reason for my review is how much the 50 minute appt cost me. I was unable to get an estimated price before my appointment about how much the services were going to cost me. Unfortunately I went to ahead with the appointment because I really wanted some relief medically. I had an appointment with a physical therapist who spent 30 minutes building my profile and typing in my symptoms. Then we spent a few minutes in discussion and 5 to 10 minutes of her showing me some exercises I might consider doing at home. Two weeks later I got a bill for over $900. I called and talked to the physical therapist who said she had nothing to do with pricing. I've talked to other people about pricing and the inability to be told up front what it was going to be and I've still got no help. Just know before you go there that the pricing could be outrageous and be prepared for it.

Terrible care. Patients are constantly ignored. This was written on behalf of an amputee patient…read morerecovering at the facility who had a broken arm.

My mother has been in AG Rhodes at 350 Boulevard for almost two years and I truly couldn't have…read morebeen happier with the care she receives. I am eternally grateful to the entire stuff for it takes a lot of patience and kindness to care for these folks. It's a huge piece of mind knowing that my mother is in good hands. Thank you Kristie and Bahaa for always being there for me. I appreciate it deeply and will never forget what you do for my mom day in and day out. Thank you!!!!

I used the Sovereign Rehab physical therapy services in Alpharetta, GA, twice in the past six…read moremonths. Both of the therapy sessions resulted in everything that I hoped they would be. All the credit for the recovery I made for each session goes directly to Anne Waldner, my physical therapist. Starting with my first round of with Anne it did not take me long to realize that I was in good hands. She has a consistently cheerful, knowledgeable, very positive yet thoroughly professional manner in the way she approaches her work. Hence, it was an easy decision to request to go back to Sovereign and Anne when I reinjured myself and needed additional physical therapy. With Sovereign Rehab offices scattered all over the Atlanta area you will no doubt find the same high level of care and consideration when you needed physical therapy.

After experiencing other rehab facilities I was delighted to have found Sovereign Rehabilitation…read more Alan Grodin is a terrific physical therapist! With his knowledge and expertise I was able to alleviate much of my chronic pain due to a bulging disc in my neck. After only 8 sessions I am back to my exercise routine and feel confident that I can reach my goal of being 100% pain free. The staff is amazing and accommodating! Happy to hear there are 7 locations in Atlanta so others can have the same success!

My experience with Bailey Springs Nursing Center while my mother was a resident was extremely…read moreconcerning and, at times, alarming. Within just a few days of admission, I was informed that my mother was not eating. When I asked what alternatives or interventions had been attempted, I was told none. Despite this, she continued to be given medications that are intended to be taken with food, which led to repeated vomiting of whole pills and worsening nausea rather than addressing the root issue. I was also told directly by staff that residents are only given bed baths a few times per week. During my mother's stay, she was not taken to a shower at all. On one visit, she had a strong odor and staff rushed to clean her only after realizing I was present, which raised serious concerns about her ongoing hygiene care. Care coordination was also unreliable. I communicated well in advance about a scheduled neurology appointment and the need for transportation. This was not properly arranged, despite multiple follow-ups, and incorrect information about her insurance was given. More alarming were the changes in my mother's medical condition. At one point, she appeared heavily sedated without clear explanation, with noticeably dilated pupils and altered responsiveness. This was especially concerning given her condition and care needs. She had also been complaining of abdominal and pelvic pain for days without appropriate diagnostic follow-up. When I ultimately took her out for her appointment, her condition was so concerning that she had to be admitted to the hospital immediately. She was diagnosed with a severe UTI involving E. coli and had lost six pounds in approximately 10 days--something that speaks to a lack of adequate nutrition and monitoring. There were also clear safety issues. My mother requires a protective helmet due to a prior craniotomy, yet she was placed in a chair without it and left unattended. I have documentation and records supporting these concerns. Based on this experience, I strongly urge anyone considering this facility to be extremely vigilant, ask detailed questions, and closely monitor their loved one's care.

My father has been at this facility since 2020. I have never been satisfied with their care. If you…read moredon't check on your loved ones frequently, you should not feel safe leaving your elderly parent there. I am constantly visiting my father, buy him food/grocery, clean after him, do his hygiene and clean and sanitize his room/furniture. The smell of urine is strong enough that you can sometimes smell it when you first walk in....It is so sad to watch their turnover, and change of their staff so frequently. Their communication is exceptionally poor.

Nurses. They made my husband wait an hour before helping him to bathroom in a very crowded room…read moremade for 1 but holding 2. Do not use this place.

A great facility. The therapy is top notch! Excellent caring staff. PT, OT and other services were…read moreprovided.