Royal Care Of Avon Park

Our good friend of 40 years was admitted and seems to want to leave ASAP. She is under heavy medication, but of course they will not tell us just what and how much - due to privacy. We did not come with a power of attorney, so probably could not expect more, but our 81 year old friend doesn't seem happy nor wanting to remain there any longer than required. We hope to obtain enough information as to her future need ASAP and will probably move her out of there soon. Most workers seems reluctant to give us much info and even seemed somewhat questionable when observing me taking photos of the listing of grievance references. Wonder why? We will continue to pursue this action in getting her moved before she becomes overmedicated and loosing her thinking process, which was very strong before entering the facility. Hopefully, this will help others in this facility.

Royal Care is all good. My mother went in there from a hospital. They gave her a nice shower and got her all cleaned up. They have been very caring for her. The people have so much patience and so kind. They treat them like their own family.

Never, ever put your loved one in this facility. There are a couple of helpful staff members, but a resident will wait over an hour at times for a CNA to help with going to the toilet, etc. No one returns calls; everyone is always in meetings. There are different nurses on daily, no consistency. Residents are neglected and requests from family members for the most basic care needs are ignored. Stay away!

The facility is very old and definitely needs to be renovated. It is very dated and it makes for a dreary and depressing lifestyle. I have had two different relatives live there and within months we moved them because we noticed a change for the worst in their hope and excitement for living. Unfortunately, I feel that this is one of those facilities that doesn't promote happy, healthy elderly living. In comparison to other nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the area, this is quite far down on my list. Even the appearance on the outside was not impressive and was not inviting whatsoever. The staff was very helpful, however there were no resources or activities for my relative to participate in. When a person enters a facility as a resident, it is important for them to have opportunities to still have a high quality of life and I did not think that Royal Care of Avon Park did this. I would recommend that anyone in this area who is seeking placement should look elsewhere.