I am sorry to hear about your dire situation. If possible, try to spend time there accompanying your Mother and observe if any changes unfold as a result of your presence there. You may have to escalate the matter to the state level. I wish you and your mother well~
My elderly, frail Mother is in a newly opened Alzheimer's Facility. I visit her frequently and have witnessed many many Falls of the residents. The CNA's are not proactive in monitoring these residents for possible falls or fights. Since this new facility is not fully filled, the Administration have not been hiring enough staff, I believe due to budget. Many residents have behavior problems and are dangerous for others to be around in my opinion. One Fall was caused by one of these Residents who pushed the other resident on the floor causing her to hit her head. The same night the same resident fell again in another area. Also the another elderly resident fell flat on her back when getting up from her chair and walker. This is 3 falls I witnessed in 3 hours time. The last 2 falls happened when there was no nurse or CNA anywhere to be found in the main sitting room where the front desk and counter is. I have previously expressed my concerns, there should be a staff member there at all times to prevent falls like this, but nothing has been done to prevent these falls. Alll 3 of these Falls were peventable and happened due to lack of attention of the staff.
I also witnessed a few weeks before these falls, a fight between a male and female resident in the same sitting area where it was physical. I could not find the CNA (only one on duty that night), as I think she was on a break and out of the builidng. I also could not find the Nurse on duty for 1/2 hour!
I am concerned for my Mother's safety. I will talk to the Adminsistration again, but not positive anything will be done. This is very disappointing they would be so unconcerned with the care of their residents.
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Thank you for your comments. I will try and let you know what happens.
I also witnessed a few weeks before these falls, a fight between a male and female resident in the same sitting area where it was physical. I could not find the CNA (only one on duty that night), as I think she was on a break and out of the builidng. I also could not find the Nurse on duty for 1/2 hour!
I am concerned for my Mother's safety. I will talk to the Adminsistration again, but not positive anything will be done. This is very disappointing they would be so unconcerned with the care of their residents.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.