I hope that you, or a loved never has this disease. Unfortunately, way too many have it. Three years in to this, I could write a book on "What to do", "What NOT to do", what are the laws, what is the norm, can you move once in a facility, levels of care, the many different type of facilities, and on an on.
We started at another local facility, thought it seemed homey, and nice. Two years later, we realized it was not a caring place, but a dungeon where you put your loved one to ride out their life. Once again, we toured many places, had made a decision on one, was on the waiting list. For the first time this place came up on a search! So we went and toured it. Director and the Sales person were very nice. Accommodating, assuring, but we had already really decided on the other place. Next few days, it was heat on our minds, and we did a surprise visit back to Oak Ridge unannounced. Same thing, even better, they had a room with a lot of windows, the whole place was clean, no smell, staff was respondent, responsive, and engaged. We were shocked at how everyone there participates, in everything. The Director, Sales, Med Tech, Maintenance man, everyone is involved all day. We changed our mind and came here. One month later, could not be happier. Director Jenni runs a taught ship, she knows everything. She is out and about all day. Sale, Alexis too is either on a tour or helping residents. The place is so clean! So warm & cosy. Food is good! Plenty of activities! Everyone there is on the same page, period! I can almost start crying again, thinking back at how the other place where he came from was so disrespectful, mean, negligent, un-caring, belligerent to our loved one. Their staff lied and falsified papers, and orders to the doctors so they could get knock out pills so the residents were out by 4 pm. Biggest note I can share, put a camera in the room so you can monitor the care in the room. It may be shocking to you! Here at Oak Ridge, they encourage cameras so you a see the first class care and service being given to your loved one. Such a difference. This type of care is extraordinary! Our loved one is slowly declining, but their care there is right on every change. Their Resident Dr works great with you to understand and get what you need. Physical Therapy is awesome! I just don't know what to say. We have visited 12 facilities in the area. Most were just bad. We know that one, that if they were a pound for animals, they would be closed by the city. It is our responsibility to seek out and fine a place to care for those who mean so much to us. We thank God, for Oak Ridge, their management, their staff, physical therapy, Doctor, maintenance man, chef, all of them. They do it better than any place we could have ever imagined. Check them out if you have need for Memory Care. This isn't a doomsday end of the road, this is a country club where friends gather to enjoy life. That's about all I can say... read more