Nursing Home Ratings?

[John Curtiss]

Is there a government or industry organization I can check with to rate
nursing facilities in North Carolina?

Thanks!

John

[k***@sbcglobal.net]

I don't know about ratings or such, but my objection to the nursing homes
(in Chicago, and wouldn't be surprised every where else) many patients are
on anti-depressants. And the people that are not on anti-depressants can
suffer from the atmosphere of being friendly with someone that is on an
anti-depressant. There is a mind/body connection that transfers harm to
those that become friendly with persons on AD. Not always, depends on the
relationship.
Hard to believe, I know, but the harm continues whether in the same room or
far apart. Only the mind connection and AD is at work. I have a friend
in a nursing home, and my biggest despair is when she made friends with
those on AD. She has had excema, gained 40 lbs. and look like a Buddha.
That is the worst part of the home. No peace for my friend.
Of course, if the person is not aware, they do not make friends, and that is
the best thing they can do for themselves, if they feel abnormally sick.
I am disgusted with this, as it is an unknown factor and causes all kinds of
misery to people all over.
Gail Michael

Post by John Curtiss
Is there a government or industry organization I can check with to rate
nursing facilities in North Carolina?
Thanks!
John

[John Curtiss]

I hear you, Gail. I've now looked at some nursing homes and some assisted
living facilities (more like apts). I don't want to move him to either type
but the assisted living apt-style ones really are quite nice.

The truth is -- I would like him to move in with me or another relative. I
live a long way off and due to my job can't leave here and move in with him.
We have room and can set up some kind of "shifts" to keep an eye on him, but
he just won't leave his long time home. I don't blame him, but reality is
setting in. He can't be taken care of where he is unless we hire round the
clock live-ins, and the cost for that is not affordable - plus you never
know what kind of people you can find.

I think the answer is to get him to try out an assisted living facility for
a few weeks, and then if he doesn't like it, try again to get him to move in
with us.

Post by k***@sbcglobal.net
I don't know about ratings or such, but my objection to the nursing homes
(in Chicago, and wouldn't be surprised every where else) many patients are
on anti-depressants. And the people that are not on anti-depressants can
suffer from the atmosphere of being friendly with someone that is on an
anti-depressant. There is a mind/body connection that transfers harm to
those that become friendly with persons on AD. Not always, depends on the
relationship.
Hard to believe, I know, but the harm continues whether in the same room or
far apart. Only the mind connection and AD is at work. I have a friend
in a nursing home, and my biggest despair is when she made friends with
those on AD. She has had excema, gained 40 lbs. and look like a Buddha.
That is the worst part of the home. No peace for my friend.
Of course, if the person is not aware, they do not make friends, and that is
the best thing they can do for themselves, if they feel abnormally sick.
I am disgusted with this, as it is an unknown factor and causes all kinds of
misery to people all over.
Gail Michael

Post by John Curtiss
Is there a government or industry organization I can check with to rate
nursing facilities in North Carolina?
Thanks!
John

[k***@sbcglobal.net]

whatever decision you make, I hope it will be the best one for him. We
just don't know beforehand which will be the best. Does he wander. I
check on my friend weekly and strange as it may sound, if not for the
anti-depressants some patients take, all would be well. She really likes
it there and there are only 48 people. But I worry if I am no longer
able to check, who will look after her. Her mother visits often. but
cannot cope with her condition of schizophrenia. I wish you and your
relative well and whatever you decide will be the best.
There are so many unforeseen circumstances, that we discover afterwards.
but it seems you are considering all options well.
Gail

[John Curtiss]

Thanks again, Gail. Yes, he's does wander, especially at night. I'll be
sure to check with the various facilities to be sure they are secure and set
up for that kind of thing.

I have had some experience with schizophrenic individuals also. I always
dread having to mention that disease to those not familiar with it because
the media has pretty much warped the public's understanding of it.

Post by k***@sbcglobal.net
whatever decision you make, I hope it will be the best one for him. We
just don't know beforehand which will be the best. Does he wander. I
check on my friend weekly and strange as it may sound, if not for the
anti-depressants some patients take, all would be well. She really likes
it there and there are only 48 people. But I worry if I am no longer
able to check, who will look after her. Her mother visits often. but
cannot cope with her condition of schizophrenia. I wish you and

your

Post by k***@sbcglobal.net
relative well and whatever you decide will be the best.
There are so many unforeseen circumstances, that we discover afterwards.
but it seems you are considering all options well.
Gail

[Cathy F.]

Post by John Curtiss
Is there a government or industry organization I can check with to rate
nursing facilities in North Carolina?
Thanks!
John

Probably; via Googling I checked on the nursing home my father's in, in NYS,
& found the inspection reports.

Cathy