Nursing Home Communities in Pueblo, CO

"This facility is for residents that have alzheimers. The staff, overall, seemed caring, kind, and attentive to the residents. The room that my grandmother was in was very small, and very basic. In the room there was a couch, a bed, bedside table, kitchenette, and a restroom. It is an open floor plan, and the one thing that was lacking was a small kitchen table. There is a microwave and refridgerator but no where to eat what she cooked. The staff holds special events for the residents on a daily basis and meals are served in a cafeteria setting that they have "fancied" up a bit. Cushioned chairs, linens, etc. but the food could have used a little TLC as well. The one thing that I really did like about it was that there was a very secured entrance. Visitors either are given the code for the door or they can be buzzed in by staff. With Alzheimers patients, and especially my grandma, they tend to wander away and that can be very scary and very dangerous. I think that this facility is above standards on other places that I have seen. I know that my grandma was very confused, and the family was very devastated, but she seemed as content as I think was possible. "

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"This facility is located on small grounds with not much room for the patients to be outside. There is a tiny garden center located in the back where patients and family can sit outside and visit. However, if there are more than eight people out there you feel as if you are on top of each other. The staff is friendly and nice, they always inform my family when my grandmother is having problems, but they have called us a couple times and nothing has been wrong. I appreciate the concern they have for the patients and the communication they keep with the family. The room she was orignally in very nice, with its own sitting room and enough space to be comfotable. Now they have moved her into a room that she shares with another person. There is no room to visit and you must stand in order to spend time with her. It seems like she is well cared for but the space could be bigger. They do provide some arts and crafts but the room is very small compared to how many patients they provide for. In order to get outside you must go through the arts and crafts room which again makes it a little tight with a wheelchair and several people. "

"The Center at Park West Nursing Home in Pueblo was very modern. I think the communication with the staff to the families was good. They set my parents up for PT and OT when they were there. I think they have speech therapy also. They've got high expectations too. If you're going to stay in the rehab, they go into your room and say, "All right, let's sign you up for PT" and you turn them down 3 times, they are going to boot you out of there. Unless obviously, you're sick or this or that. They have a high expectations. It's their job to get you in rehab and move you to the next step (whatever the next step is). My experience with them was very good. If you have any questions, you could get hold of the powers; they're very communicative. They brought the food up to my parents' rooms, so they didn't go down for it. If you go in as a visitor, they give you a tag. You have to take your temperature, wear a mask, and things of that nature. They didn't have everybody in the dining room. They served them in their own rooms. They had some issues with staffing at night during the time my parents were there. The activities are individual-based, and it's based on physical therapy and occupational therapy. There is none on the rehab site where my parents stayed."

"My mother stayed in this facility for 5 months prior to her death in February, 2011. While she was there, her caregivers were always very nice when I visited or called on the phone for updates. They always called me if my mom was having any problems. I saw that the other patients were also given very humane and kind care. The facility didn't have beeping, loud bells or such. This calmer atmosphere helped my mom out considerably in being able to remain calm herself. Her bed was always dry and the restroom trash was always dumped. The halls did not smell badly. I had experienced these situations at other care facilities and I was happy to see that this facility was not like that. "

"I was at the facility for approx 2 weeks following a hip fracture. I really was happy with my care and especially the therapy I received. I was discharged home after and really do miss the staff!!!Thank you for all you did for me!"