I am in my 7th year at BrightStar Care St. Croix Valley , and work as a Care Consultant/Sales. I…read morecontinue to work with a Team of high quality experience in the In-Home Care Field. I work as a Team that is caring, loving, efficient, goes over and above to provide services in the homes of people needing cares and help. We have an owner, that invests and cares about each of her employees in many ways. We have a clinical team of Nurses that are highly professional, well educated, never hesitate to go that extra mile to help our clients. They are a team of nurses that are passionate, loving, always there to serve and help in all possible ways, without asking why! They supervise our field Caregivers with humility, and educate them on all up to date skills. I highly recommend BrightStar Care St. Croix Valley for your in-home cares or a place work! We are hiring Caregivers and RN's with 1 year experience or more. Give us a call if you are interested! 651-234-0044

I love this place! I was afraid to work home care due to what I've heard about other home care…read morebusinesses. The ladies are all amazing and nice, very understanding of schedules and the fact we can create our own schedule is great. I need two full time jobs and this place allows me to work a full time position while working another full time job. The training was great and they seem to really care about their workers. I would choose BrightStar care any day and every day! They don't make it a big issue if you call in sick and check in on you to see how you're feeling. Its a very organized company and I feel as if Ill never have a complaint. They are a great resource for my resume as well. I LOVE BRIGHTSTAR CARE OF ST CROIX LAKE ELMO!

My Sister spent 3 days at Wedum. I am physically disabled. I…read morewas her Health Care Rep. and ONLY person to ever talk about end of life with my sister, EVER! I had ONE chance to visit my sister while she was at Wedum- she was still being chemically restrained with Thorazine past being able to eat or drink or awake for over 10 days! Upon arrival, the Social worker, Hospice and other staff bombarded me immediately the moment I showed up! I had purposely not called, to avoid being harassed, I wanted to be with my sister! They turned my visit into a business meeting, the moment they made me leave my sister's room, apparently to sign one form, and to yap constantly at me, repeatedly, telling me what my feelings were, when I again asked for detailed written list of meds and told them to reduce or remove the chemical restraint! After 30 minutes of this, I was too exhausted to stay and had to go home. I never saw my sister alive again. I had repeatedly told Hospice Coordinator, half a dozen Nurses, Doctors and Social workers; from her first intake at Abbott forward, that chemical restraint was unacceptable and my sister did not want that! They did so without consent! Lying saying the Thorazine was to " relax her and make her a bit sleepy" , "they give it to people with hiccups"! I went home and did a lot of research! Thorazine use in Cancer patients; except for one specific type of cancer where it is an actual treatment; is specifically used as a chemical restraint, and is inappropriate when it makes patents comatose, unable to drink or eat, along with showing immediate specific adverse reaction symptoms (see: Drugs.com, Medline and others) as it immediately did with my sister who was dehydrated and starved to death! https://www.firsthealth.org/app/files/public/e3cf0ed7-0822-4c26-a019-a238095ee21f/For%20Physicians/chemical-restraint-education.pdf My sister had appropriate indicators for a managed short term use at the hospital, but not 10 days of drug induced dehydration & starvation! Once transferred to Wedum, I repeatedly ASKED everyone I spoke to about her care to reduce or remove the Thorazine, as we agreed before she was transferred to Wedum! I also requested a complete list of all medications and told them they had to contact me before changes or additions(AGAIN)! A day later, I called her Hospice care coordinator (witnessed by my daughter& her husband on speaker): My younger sister was visiting and called me from Wedum, having been given a very different story (lies) about medications and care. She had asked what meds our sister was on and why they couldn't give her IV fluids: The outright lies began! Answer: "She's just on "anti seizure" medication (Valium). And no fluids because they would have to stick a needle in her..." - not true - she had a pic line and rectal cath! On to the call: I explained to the coordinator why I was calling . This time I demanded they stop the Thorazine and compensate with Valium, and opiates, which I had approved at Abbott. I got an argument! More telling me what I was feeling until it got to the point she said it was "Xxxx's wishes", I said; " that's not true!", I was the only person who had any idea of my sister's wishes, which I clearly stated at our first meeting at which my Daughter was present", and told the Coord. that my daughter was present now and listening on speaker, I asked if she would like to speak with her (daughter), her response was silence. I stated clearly, that my feelings were none of her business and have absolutely nothing to do with managing my sister's care, that this was a business conversation! Then not so surprise, surprise - I get a call from Wedum that my sister is dead 8 hours later - exactly the time it takes to die from total dehydration and starvation- not the cancer!. The week before transfer to Wedum, and a day before the total doping to oblivion with Thorazine, my sister was AWARE, aphasic, confused and , frustrated, angry, lashed out and about; But she was not in pain, eating, drinking, walking and had regular moments of lucidity. We were told she had months not days or a week, before the Thorazine coma! Warning to all who has a loved one at end of Life! Put your Instructions for care in Writing, signed by their care coordinator and witnessed and Record all phone calls!

Our father passed away peacefully at Wedum Residential Hospice. The staff and facility were…read moreoutstanding. The care our father received was exceptional and our family was treated with such kindness by everyone at the facility. We were able to gather in comfortable surroundings, the environment is soothing - surrounded by natural beauty, sunlight streaming into the rooms. Wedum offers sustenance for families, and provides easy sleeping accommodations - as we chose to stay the night with our dad. We cannot say enough about the support and care we had from the experience at Wedum. This hospice center made everything easy during the most difficult time of our lives. Thank you to all of the staff at Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN.

If you are looking for someone who is compassionate, calm, and full of wisdom, Terri is the one for…read moreyou! She was such an important part of my pregnancy and was a key factor in my birth going so smoothly. I'm so grateful for Terri's presence during this season of my life. I felt like I had my own personal cheerleader! During the final weeks of pregnancy, I was facing a lot of stress and grief from losing a family member, and Terri's calm, gentle presence (along with her strong Christian faith) helped me navigate it all. I don't know how I would have done it without her. She provided clear, evidence-based resources and thoughtful hands-on guidance on positioning and exercises to encourage my baby to flip out of her breech position. When my baby wasn't dropping (which was hindering my body from going into labor), Terri shared a variety of techniques to support optimal body alignment which worked so well. Terri is quick to respond and truly listens. I never felt like I was bothering her; she checked in on me frequently and has continued to be a wonderful resource even now that I'm postpartum. Her genuine excitement about birth, babies, and empowering families shines through in everything she does. I am so thankful for her!

I'm frankly overwhelmed just thinking about how perfect Little Hospice was for my mom's hospice…read moreexperience. She needed an extraordinary level of care and attention, and what she received here exceeded our expectations enormously. The facility is beautiful, cozy, well-appointed, and full of every comfort we could have asked for. And the round-the-clock nurses are so wise, so caring, so supernaturally attuned to the needs of those in their trust that it has honestly improved my opinion of humanity at large. I will look back on the decision to move my mom into Little Hospice as one of the most important decisions I've ever made, and absolutely one of the best. For the rest of my days I will recommend this facility to anyone in this situation, and I will stand by that recommendation no matter how much is at stake.

NC Little Hospice is an amazing place. My father-in-law was a hospice patient here during the…read moreholiday season, dying the day after Christmas. Our entire family was tenderly cared for in the weeks/days leading up to his death; it was like being welcomed into a close friend's home. The experience is one I will forever be grateful for.

st Croix hospice has been wonderful. I cant say enough about the loving care and commitment to my…read moremom who lives in her daughters home. they have compassion, very detailed. Offer several services to keep mom comfortable. She is on very little medication at her age of 108. Thank you to the office staff, all the nurses and aids that make my mom's final days whenever that is as comfortable as possible. We love your dedication to the patient

my mom is on with them for her hospice care needs.. The communication is not very good and when I…read morehad moved her to another facility that they had recommended to was a nightmare and there was neglect I had reported to the social worker, the social worker has not investigated anything regarding my mom's neglect it is not right! how your family member has rights as well and they are not protected is a scary thing. other staff members are very good and there's some with communication issues or getting the right information. I do not recommend this place for your family as far as communication and med issues as well. the social worker is suppose to be supportive and on your side when these issues arise instead they turn their heads to this! I have made reports! not great if you want to get answers, you have to figure them out yourself And fight for your family members no one else will!!! this is horrible so much stress to go through when all you want to do is spend that energy on your sick mother! I'm sad for my mom to have to go through what she endured I was the only one to save her from harm. You trust your family with compassionate people and that's not always the case so sad! She was heavily over medicated on morphine! Than told me she was actively dying which she was not and giving last rights because we thought we were near the end when she was over medicated! You don't see red flags until you go through it wow unbelievable!!!!

Was a resident for a week after extensive spinal surgery. The entire support staff could not have…read morebeen more patient, understanding, caring . . . . They all were very pleasant, accommodating, and on top of things at all times. Shortly after I arrived I was given a schedule for my times with the physical and occupational therapists. Medications were given as needed and on time. The food was excellent and made to order. What should have been a difficult transition from post-surgery to going home was made more tolerable because of the pleasant staff. Terry W.

Our mom was moved to Interlude after what was thought to be a stroke. She did not progress as…read moreexpected during therapy, and follow up showed she had a tumor. Once we found this out, they allowed us to keep her there during her last weeks (private pay). The staff there had come to know and love her, and treated her with utmost dignity and respect. She passed away on hospice care at interlude. Our family could not be more happy with the loving care that she received there. The facility is absolutely great, and the staff is exceptional.

My mom had 2 strokes, and a seizure recently, and was placed there 2 separate times for…read moretransitional care. I was blown away by the quality of care she received! She had OT and PT daily M-F, and the staff was wonderful. They took time and care with my mom and others, and staff always available when she needed them. The food they served was outstanding as well. I also appreciated the folks in administration, Everyone was so kind and helpful.