Nazareth Memory Center At Maria Joseph

Pros

• The rooms at Nazareth Memory Center were described as lovely, modern, and clean.
• The administrator at Nazareth Memory Center was praised for listening to suggestions and being open to feedback.
• Emmanuel Center was considered better, nicer, cleaner, and safer than Nazareth Memory Center.
• The staff at Emmanuel Center was described as better than average.
• The work done with the patients at Emmanuel Center was admired and appreciated.

Cons

• The mother experienced multiple falls due to understaffing at Nazareth Memory Center.
• The excessive administration of drugs resulted in the mother's inability to walk anymore.
• The administrator at Nazareth Memory Center was restricted in making staffing improvements despite listening to suggestions.
• Several residents fell and died within a few months, indicating potential negligence or lack of proper care.
• The firing of the activities director at Maria Joseph left residents with nothing to do.
• The mother had issues with perceived delays in care at Emmanuel Center, although the family thought they were better.
• Despite admiration for their efforts, there were still negative aspects related to timely care for the patients.

Review

Nazareth Memory Center was initially a satisfactory facility for the reviewer's mother, but it soon became apparent that there were significant shortcomings in terms of staff and care. Unfortunately, understaffing led to multiple falls and frequent hospital visits for the reviewer's mother. Additionally, the excessive administration of medications rendered her unable to walk. Despite forming a close relationship with the administrator, it became evident that her ability to address these issues was limited due to resource constraints.

On a positive note, the rooms at Nazareth Memory Center were described as lovely, modern, and clean, offering a comfortable living environment for residents. The presence of a dining room and small living room provided communal spaces for social interactions. The activities director initially played an important role in engaging residents and organizing various events. However, disappointment ensued when another facility named Maria Joseph took over management and promptly fired the activities director. Consequently, residents were left without appropriate activities or stimulation.

In search of a more suitable alternative, the reviewer's mother was admitted to Emmanuel Center. This new facility proved to be an improvement in terms of cleanliness, safety, and overall quality. The staff at Emmanuel Center also exceeded average expectations; they demonstrated competence in caring for individuals with dementia. However, due to her declining mental state, the reviewer's mother may have perceived delays in service provision that were not necessarily reflective of reality.

Despite occasional concerns over timeliness, the reviewer expressed admiration for Emmanuel Center's efforts in assisting patients with dementia. They acknowledged that providing care for individuals with memory-related conditions can be challenging but appreciated their commitment nonetheless. Overall, while Nazareth Memory Center fell short in terms of staffing and medication management leading to falls and hospital visits; Emmanuel Center improved on these aspects while maintaining a strong dedication towards patient welfare amidst potential misperceptions by those experiencing dementia-related issues.

Physicians

• Geisinger Pharmacy Woodbine Danville (0.4 miles)
• Geisinger Dermatology - Ambulatory Care Center (0.5 miles)
• Karim M Al-Azizi MD (0.9 miles)
• Department-Orthopedics (0.9 miles)
• Nassef Jr Louis A MD Geisinger Medical Center (0.9 miles)
• Eshleman Jere DO (0.9 miles)
• Geisinger-Knapper Clinic Family Medicine (1 miles)

Pharmacies

• Vitaline (0.5 miles)
• Geisinger Pharmacy Danville (1.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
• Danville Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
• CVS Caremark (1.9 miles)
• ""Walmart Stores"" (6.1 miles)
• Reflections (7.4 miles)

Restaurants

• The Iron Fork (0.8 miles)
• Galera Dos (0.9 miles)
• PB&J Bar (1.6 miles)
• Original Italian Pizza (1.6 miles)
• Old City Bagel Company (1.6 miles)
• Old Forge Brewing Company (1.6 miles)
• Reichart's Mardi Gras (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

• Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (0.9 miles)
• Geisinger Labor And Delivery (1 miles)
• Geisinger System Services (1 miles)
• Select Medical Hospital (1 miles)
• Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital (1 miles)
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Geisinger (1 miles)
• Geisinger Medical Center (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

• St James United Church Of Christ (1 miles)
• St Paul's Emmanuel United Methodist Church (1.6 miles)
• Bloomsburg Christian Church (5 miles)
• Elysburg United Methodist Church (7.1 miles)
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (7.3 miles)

Parks

• Kidsville (1.5 miles)
• Elysburg Playground (7.3 miles)
• Bloomsburg Town Park (7.4 miles)

Cafes

• Bason Coffee Roasting (1.7 miles)
• Panera Bread (6.1 miles)
• Starbucks (6.3 miles)
• Profile Coffee and Roasters (7.2 miles)

Transportation

• Bloomsburg Airport (7.9 miles)