Terrace has been my brother's home for close to 2 months…read more
I was first impressed that the head nurse and an administrator take the time to interview the potential resident. They then check into the health / hospital records to determine if the person is a good choice for the Terrace.
My brother had a seizure, brain bleed and possible stroke. He was also malnourished, which complicated his health. He needed physical therapy and a watchful eye.
The Administration, nursing staff, CNA's, kitchen staff, Social Services, Activities personal, maintenance, as well as Physical Therapy, at Terrace are Professional, attentive, polite, courteous, kind and ever busy. The men and women who clean the facilities and handle all the laundry, are efficient, through, meticulous and also professional and kind.
From my brother's first day all staff was inviting, encouraging, caring and often went beyond themselves, to serve him as well as other residents, by my observations. The food was tasty, healthy and plenty. Snacks were brought to the residents in-between meals, with tea or a protein drink.
My brother was barely able to walk properly when he began his stay at the Terrace. He couldn't always remember my name. After an intensive Physical Therapy program his memory improved, he is able to walk numerous lengths of the hallway, and he is laughing again. He has a smile on his face and is forever thankful. He is gaining weight, his skin has healed.
Our family has had bad experiences when parents, siblings or children have needed full-time nursing care. We were quite cautious when choosing a Physical Re-Hab facility for our brother.
The Physical Therapy department has upbeat attitudes, encouraging their patients all along the path of healing. My brother was joyful going to his physical therapy sessions. He had therapy 6 days a week, most often twice each day. The department took special care to work on his memory as well as his telling time, reading & walking properly.
Terrace is not a "locked facility" yet the staff is exceptionally diligent about keeping the residents safe and inside. This impressed me since my brother would have walked out and gotten lost, not knowing what he was doing. My bother received a "bracelet" to wear. This bracelet set an alarm off if he attempted to go down the stairs, or out a door.
My brother is someone who dosen' t realize he's taking someone else's belongings. I found him with another gentleman's blue jeans on. I notified the nursing staff, we had a few laughs and the jeans were returned to their owner. Another time he had a scarf around his neck. Again we let staff know and items are returned.
Staff is watchful and kind. They have an amazing ability to show a unique compassion on a daily basis to the residents.
I have been at the Terrace almost daily. I watch for any infractions or mistreatment. I have seen none.
The residents who are not able to eat their meals in the dining room are gently fed in their own rooms. I witnessed this numerous times, and it was always a precious scene.
When it comes time for bathing, the residents are treated with respect along with a friendly chatter.
As I sat visiting with residents and my brother I was able to visualize being in a setting like this myself. If ever I do, I hope to have the type of experience I witness on a daily basis.