Woodland Assisted Living
Nancy Ellen Killoran
""Overcrowded, Old Facility Lacks Knowledge On Alzheimer's""
This place is like sardines in a can and it's old and worn out. Nobody here knows anything about Alzheimer's. The patients just hang out all day in a room with the T.V. There's like two bathrooms for everybody. We thought this could be a good spot for our loved one, but the people running this place don't know what to do with Alzheimer's. They're just in it for the cash. It wasn't good having family stay here.
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Anonymous
"Poor Care and Facilities, No Enrichment Activities for Residents"
First off – where are the activities? Where are the religious services? The residents just hang out in a too-hot, cramped living room, mostly staring at the television all day. The staff do their cleaning tasks. There is ZERO memory care here. Besides, neither the staff nor the owners are equipped to manage diseases like dementia or Alzheimer's. It's the sort of place you might pick if you don't have a lot of money for a fancier home or assisted living. But, say you've got a little cash, can handle all your daily activities on your own, don't mind sharing a room with three or four others, eating bulk-store dinners, and sharing a single bathroom with nearly 20 other people, while enjoying no set activities. Then, this location might suit you.
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Anonymous
" Lack of Alzheimer's Knowledge, 2-17 Staff Ratio, Spark Discontent"
We thought Woodlands Assisted Living in Lovettsville would be great for our relative who's just starting to fight Alzheimer's. But we were iffy about it due to the small number of activities, the big crowd of people - we're talking 17 - jammed into the building, and not enough learning about Alzheimer's or about how the place was designed. Even after we spent 7 months looking, we decided to stick with it. I'll give credit where it's due, the folks who work here are really nice, but there's just two of them for all 17 residents. This place definitely isn't a specialized center for folks with memory loss. And nobody here has had any schooling on Alzheimer's. Most of the time the people here just sit around in a pretty small TV room. There aren't any regular activities except for once every blue moon like a sing-along or a pet visit. The employees keep things tidy on the surface. There's one teeny bathroom by the backdoor that most people use for showers. The older ladies who don't need much help sleep in basements, two people cram into tiny bedrooms near the kitchen, and they squeeze the rest into three rooms upstairs. Speaking of upstairs, the staircase can be tricky for some residents. Bottom line is if your loved one has Alzheimer's or is forgetful, and you want them to be in one place, this spot won't work. And don't let them tell you there are events because there aren't. We were really hopeful about this place and I don't even have the words for what our relative had to endure when the owners suddenly kicked him out of this "home". It wasn't fair, especially because he's a nice, young guy with memory problems, but who's always calm and happy. We really didn't want him to have a horror story like this.
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Anonymous
"Shabby Facility Unprepared for Scheduled Visit, Not Suitable for Mom"
I showed up for my tour that was planned for 10 am. The door wasn't locked, so I went in and ended up triggering an alarm. Staff and residents were there, and I met Shauna after introducing myself. She wouldn't shake my hand, saying she just washed them. That was weird. They seemed confused about my scheduled visit. Even though I used their website to book it, she asked me how I found out about them. I told her it was through a friend who had recommended them. The place was small, with only 15 residents. She showed me a room that was right next to the kitchen. We did chat a bit more after the misunderstanding about my visit and the alarm going off, and she was kind. But when I asked how she got into this business, she didn't really give me a clear answer. All she said was that they decided to start a facility after her husband's dad needed care and their friends had opened one. Honestly, I didn't find the place appealing. It looked like an old house which was urgently converted to a care facility. The house was worn out and the kitchen looked dirty. The eating arrangement was weird, too. Picture your kitchen table, where all 15 residents gather to eat. Without a doubt, I knew this wasn't the place for my mom. And for those considering it, remember, there's no elevator and the house hasn't been adapted for the elderly.
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Anonymous
"A Cozy Home Away from Home"
Frank and Shauna Hyatt are really nice, and the place is super clean and sunny. They take care of up to 15 people with different needs. The location is a bit far for us, but it feels like a cozy home rather than a facility.
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