Warrenton Manor

Kayla

I went to tour Warrenton Manor. The lady who gave us a tour was very resourceful, helpful, and informative. She was able to answer a lot of questions that we had and was able to give us resources as well. She also gave us her business card and said that we could contact her for questions if we neededed to, even if we didn't choose to send my aunt there. It was a pretty standard nursing home. It needs a lot of remodeling. It's a very old building, and a lot of the things need to be updated. But otherwise, I think it was decent. Everyone seems nice. They have a beauty salon, but it's not functioning currently because they are finding a new hairstylist. They have a physical therapy room and an activity room as well. They also had an enclosed outdoor veranda. There was a separate one for smokers, and then there was one that was for everybody. They have an area where you could garden as well., so the residents have tomatoes and stuff growing out there, which was pretty cool.

Barbara

My mother is in Warrenton Manor for rehab. I don't like the food they serve the residents, but other than that, they take pretty good care of her. She seems pretty happy there, and she hasn't complained. Of course they don't give them any salt and seasoning on the food. We brought her home for Christmas dinner and brought her back. They’re wonderful, attentive people. My mother is cared for and has a wonderful therapist that comes in several times a day. Her biggest complaint is that, "My eggs are cold, and the food is either cold or tepid." She can't remember anything but she remembers that. I understand the food has to be bland because of all the dietary restrictions, but at least they could get it out hot. That's the only problem I had with them. The amenities seem fine for what's going on there and the state of these people. The things I was concerned with in the beginning I understand now why they do it. They bring out some people and have them lay on these wonderful beds. They're stroke victims or high-risk so they can keep an eye on them closer. If they can't answer your question, they go run for help and find somebody to answer everything, or they give you a phone number to contact. The level or the quality of care is there, I have no problem with that. My mother had a roommate before, and they couldn't have picked a better roommate for her. I thought, "Wow, they even think of that." That was really sweet for them to pick someone and be a companion and talk to my mother so she is not just sitting there and being sullen. I really appreciate that. They have a calendar that they put out. They have manicures and hair cuts at the beauty parlor every week, which my mother enjoyed because the girls cut her hair really well. They have activities every day, like church service, carolers coming in, visiting little kids, and all different things. They have little shops, play bingo and games, and get fake dollars that they can use at their store. They also have a beautiful front lounge with a big TV and beautiful lounge chairs. They have a big beautiful piano and bring people in to play. When I was there I saw a resident who just finished playing, even though she may not remember that she used to play, she seemed real happy about it. You can come through the front door, or through a side door depending on the time of the day. They are very nice people who are very kind to their residents and try very hard. They do everything they can.