Health Center at Standifer Place, the

My friend R was placed at this facility after falling and having an inoperable brain bleed. His wishes were clear in advance; no feeding tubes or ventilators ever. Since he was breathing on his own, food and water were withheld until he passed away. He was in horrible chronic pain before the fall, so the large amounts of pain medications they gave him was appropriate. The staff kept him very clean and kept him turned frequently. The staff were hard to get ahold of, but when they did get to answer our questions they were very compassionate and professional. Visiting hours were limited, which I was suprised about, to me these people need more visitors than any others, more for the sake of the visitors and closure than for the patient, who probably will be unaware the loved one is even there. Parking is difficult there, very limited handicapped parking and the parking lot was quite far from the Hospice unit, which is only part of the much larger Standifer Place Nursing Home.

This is a wonderful facility run by a compassionate, caring staff. The staff is friendly and warm and this is translated to the care of the patients. The facility is clean and well maintained. This is a state of the art modern facility and the staff is well trained and is professionals. They are highly educated in their fields. The care giving staff is well trained and makes sure the patients are clean and happy. The patients are bright and clean. There are many recreational activities for the patients that are mobile. There are programs by civic groups and religious services weekly. Staff does make a point to interact with the bedridden patients to keep them encouraged and engaged. Family and friends are encouraged to come and visit any time. I saw a lot of families and children visiting. This is a hub of activity for the patients. The staff is wonderful and goes out of their way to make the patients comfortable and to make their time there as comfortable as possible. The rooms are standard size but nicely decorated and your loved one is welcome to bring touches from home if long term stay is needed. The dietitian is excellent and plans a healthy menu for the patients. The staff said the food is amazing and also the patients. This is a stellar facility and that the staff will take amazing care of your loved ones. I enjoyed the staff during my tour and they are 2nd to none. I would place my loved one here.