Overall Review of Presbyterian Homes & Svc
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11 reviews mention this
Compassionate, helpful staff stand out
Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind and helpful.
Multiple reviews say staff members are friendly, compassionate, and supportive during day-to-day care and rehab. Families also describe the staff as responsive to questions and treating residents in ways that make family members feel comfortable. Several reviewers call out specific roles like nursing, food service, and social work as part of what makes the experience feel supportive.
common
2 reviews mention this
Resident life feels active
Reviews mention both respect for residents and active daily life.
Residents are described as being treated with respect and known as individuals, not just handled as paperwork. More than one review also points to a wide variety of activities, and at least one describes an active independent lifestyle with scheduled community events.
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4 reviews mention this
Hygiene and grooming draw complaints
Several reviews report hygiene and grooming problems during care.
Some reviews describe missed or inadequate bathing and grooming, including a resident going unshowered for extended periods. Other reviewers mention issues like poor cleanliness in rooms and grooming concerns such as nail problems and odor. There are also complaints about personal care tasks not being done as expected, including help with dentures and other daily needs.
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4 reviews mention this
Communication and response times criticized
Some families report delays and limited communication from staff.
A few reviews describe long waits for staff assistance, including time after using a call button. Others complain that discharge communication and paperwork were minimal, and that follow-up needs like trimming or addressing physical issues were not handled promptly. Medical response is also criticized in reviews that say staff did not act quickly enough when conditions worsened.
caveat
4 reviews mention this
Administrative and financial handling questioned
Several reviews raise concerns about administration and financial handling.
One set of reviews alleges difficult financial experiences, including claims of legal disputes and feeling pressured into admission-related documents. Other reviewers question administrative behavior, describing problems with privacy and communication about medical changes. There are also reviews that criticize finance office processes after a resident passed away, including delays in releasing funds and frustration with how requests were handled.
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