Local Nursing Homes

Mitchell-Hollingsworth is very nice. I had an aunt there and my grandfather spent the end of his life there as well. They gave both of them great care, it was clean, and the food was toleralble.

I disagree about Mitchell-Hollingsworth. They are under staffed and negligent on patient care. My mother was a resident there and she ended up with severe dehydration, kidney infection, and multiple falls. They also will not inform you on important matters relating to your family member. After my experience, I do not recommend them. Mitchell-Hollingsworth puts on a good front to attract patients but beware!

Mitchell-Hollingsworth is exceptionally good. My mom had Alzheimer's and was bedridden at MH for almost 5 years. She received wonderful care and never suffered a bed sore. Her meals were okay and she never wanted for anything. The key to having a good relationship with a nursing home is to show up at all hours, talk with the personnel and do whatever you can to alleviate the over-burdened staff. MH was a blessing compared to the nasty conditions at a nursing home in Tuscumbia.

Hello, I realize the question was asked back in January. I also know this question is asked everyday by someone. It is a tuff area of life to address. There is good and bad and difficult and relief for families and patients in all of the nursing homes. Go on line to the Alabama Department of Public Health. Click menus until you get to the area where the state has surveyed each facility you are looking for. Read, think.... come up with your questions... then call/visit and talk with the social worker (they all have one) Find out how they address problems and concerns. Be sure to they are pro-active on 'care planning'. This is the document on each patient that is reviewed at least every three months by all disciplines (nursing, dining, social issues, therapy, etc) They are on cimputer and go directly to the state agencies. You are invited as family or sponsor. GO TO EACH CARE PLAN MEETING.... Very important so that you are heard. Caregivers at facilities are just people. They naturally respond best to patients (residents) and families that care and appreciate. No life will not be perfect. Then is is perfect anywhere. But as things come up or happen... talk with them, care plan the problems, show up at different times, get to know all staff connected your love one, say thank you, be available. These are just a few things to remember. Yes, there are definatly some facilites that are better than others. I have contracted work in every facility in 6 NW Alabama counties. People quickly tell of there problems but many fail to tell of all the good things. They happen every day in NH. They really do. When looking for a NH for my Mom I looked close at all of them. I had my favorites. I was strongly considering, Mitchell, Shoals NH (Aldridge Blvd), R'ville Health Care and Terrace Manor... Yes the last two are 30 miles south of M.S. but I was thinking it might be worth it. El Reposo is also high on the list.
Remember that you just can't do it all yourself. It is ok to find the best solution in a NH. It can also give you back QUALITY TIME with your love one. It can give you back yourself. Your love one would want that for you. You must care enough about yourself to do this for them and you...
Yes, this got lengthy but it is an important subject that has many questions.
If I can help further I will check back...
Been there - Done that - Caregiver

Well to respond to everyone's replies. I worked in a local nursing home for many years, and do all nursing homes WOW you as people come in to check on admitting their family or loved ones. To answer and questions, i would NEVER and i repeat NEVER put my mom in a nursing home. Mitchell Hollingsworth is the same. They will reat your family good as long as you are their but behind closed doors. Its not all that great.

Take the short trip to Waynesboro to Wayne Care Nursing Home. It is a small nursing home with a good nurse/aide to patient ratio. The biggest plus is that it doesn't smell like a nursing home when you walk through the door. If you'd be interested in a no obligation tour, contact Lisa at that facility. When the time comes, that is the one I will use for my family members.

My mother had dementia and alzheimers and she spent the last 5 years of her life at El Reposo nursing home in Greenhill. They were fantastic with her. We were kept up to date on her condition and they notified us about any change in her regimen or medications.
It didn't matter what day or time we showed up, she was always clean and fed.
Their facility is less than 4 years old, is very clean and modern, and they have lots of supervised activities.

El Reposo is kinda old but I hear some real nice things about it. It is off the beaten path, so if you have never been there get good directions. The term Green Hill community cover a heck of a lot of space.
Lauderdale Christian is also good,IMO I have an Aunt there, and my Mom's mother spent her last few years there when she became to ill for my Mom and her sister to care for.

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Originally posted by (aka)PuckerupFrog:
My mother had dementia and alzheimers and she spent the last 5 years of her life at El Reposo nursing home in Greenhill. They were fantastic with her. We were kept up to date on her condition and they notified us about any change in her regimen or medications.
It didn't matter what day or time we showed up, she was always clean and fed.
Their facility is less than 4 years old, is very clean and modern, and they have lots of supervised activities.

PUF, have they rebuilt or added on or just remodeled? It's been years since I have been there but I remember going there when I was a kid and that was over 45 years ago.

They have completely rebuilt everything. None of the old place remains. There's great security, a huge dayroom, a small courtyard with a fountain and chairs, big clean rooms, closets and bathrooms.
And like any other place, having a better, newer place to work improves the mood and attitude of the workers.

El Reposo is less than a 1/2 mile from my mama's house. If you need directions PM me. Also, I have friends who work there. It is a nice facility.