Edgewood Meadow Wind

Pros

• The administrator and nursing supervisor promptly addressed the medication error, ensuring that it was corrected in a timely manner.
• The resident is knowledgeable about her medications, which helped prevent any potential harm during the incident.
• The facility has staff available to handle concerns as they arise, demonstrating a commitment to resident safety.
• Family members are encouraged to be vigilant and proactive, empowering them to advocate for their loved ones? well-being.
• There is value in documenting experiences at the facility, as it can lead to improved communication and accountability.

Cons

• The facility misled the reviewer about the availability of rooms.
• There have been ongoing problems since the resident moved in, indicating poor management and care.
• The presence of vomit on the walkway for an entire weekend reflects inadequate cleanliness standards.
• A CNA provided the wrong medication to the resident, showcasing a serious error in medication management.
• The same CNA exhibited disrespectful behavior towards both the resident and their family member.
• The administrator tends to blame residents or their families for staff mistakes, showing a lack of accountability.
• Despite extensive nursing experience, the reviewer has never encountered such a dismissal of family concerns in long-term care settings.

Review

In the realm of assisted living facilities, the reputation of a place can diverge significantly from the lived experiences of its residents and their families. A recent review highlights such a discrepancy at a facility in Casper that is often touted as the best option available. The reviewer shares a deeply disheartening narrative that began with their mother's admission on August 16th, marked by concerns about misleading information regarding room availability and ongoing issues that have persisted since day one.

The problems noted are not merely trivial inconveniences; they border on neglect and mismanagement. One particularly distressing scene involved multiple puddles of vomit left unattended in one of the courtyards for an entire weekend. Such lapses in cleanliness raise serious questions about the facility's commitment to maintaining a hygienic environment, which is crucial for the well-being of all residents. This initial encounter with subpar conditions set a troubling precedent for what was to come.

As if this lack of attention were not concerning enough, it was compounded by an alarming incident involving medication administration. On one occasion, the reviewer’s mother was given the wrong medication—a potentially dangerous mistake that could have had serious health implications. Thankfully, due to her own awareness and knowledge of her medications, she avoided taking something incorrect. However, it’s sobering to think about what might happen to vulnerable residents who do not possess such understanding or autonomy.

Further exacerbating the already precarious situation was an encounter with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who failed to uphold standards of professionalism and respect. The reviewer describes experiencing verbal abuse at the hands of this staff member, whose behavior not only reflected poorly on herself but cast doubt on the overall culture within the facility. When confronted about her conduct in front of both an administrator and nursing supervisor, rather than taking responsibility or acknowledging any wrongdoing, she continued to exhibit sassiness and disrespect towards both mother and daughter.

Unfortunately, when discrepancies arise between staff actions and resident needs or complaints, it appears that blame often shifts away from those responsible within the facility structure. The administrator's tendency to side with staff members—particularly when they have not directly witnessed any incidents—can lead to disillusionment among families who expect accountability from caregivers entrusted with their loved ones’ welfare. This situation raises critical concerns about how management prioritizes resident safety over preserving staff morale or defending against potential liability.

Given these disheartening experiences, the reviewer emphasizes the importance of vigilance for prospective residents’ families. They encourage others to thoroughly research facilities before making decisions, understand their rights as family members advocating for quality care, and document all interactions meticulously through detailed notes and photographs whenever possible—advocating for themselves becomes paramount in ensuring adequate treatment within inadequate systems.

In conclusion, while some may present this Casper facility as exemplary based on surface-level observations or marketing narratives, personal experiences tell another story entirely—one filled with systemic failures in care provision and respectable interaction between staff members and families seeking support during vulnerable times in life.

Physicians

• Wyoming Surgical Center (0.4 miles)
• 307 Vision (0.8 miles)
• Central Wyoming Skin Clinic (1.2 miles)
• Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Wyoming (1.3 miles)
• Occupational Health Testing Services (1.6 miles)
• Sage Primary Care (1.7 miles)
• McMurry Medical Arts Center Building (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

• Restoration Church (0.6 miles)
• Highland Park Community Church (1.6 miles)
• Casper Alliance Church (1.9 miles)
• First Church of the Nazarene (2.1 miles)
• Catholic Ministries (2.5 miles)
• Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming (2.5 miles)
• Southern Baptist Convention (3 miles)

Hospitals

• Shriver Therapy Group Clinic (0.7 miles)

Parks

• Fun Valley Park (0.7 miles)
• Marion Kreiner Park (2.8 miles)
• Freedom Park (3.2 miles)
• Mike Sedar Park (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

• Wendy's (0.7 miles)
• Hambruger Stand (0.8 miles)
• Old Chicago (0.8 miles)
• Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
• Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.9 miles)
• Sanford's Grub & Pub (0.9 miles)
• McDonald's (1 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (0.8 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
• Albertsons Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
• Community Health Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
• Compounding Specialists Of Wyoming (1.2 miles)
• Pharmacy Solutions (2.1 miles)
• Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (0.9 miles)
• The Lincoln Street Cafe (2.2 miles)
• The Dream Bean (2.5 miles)
• Starbucks (2.8 miles)
• Parkway Cafe (2.9 miles)
• New Moon Cafe (3.1 miles)
• Blue Ridge Coffee (4.1 miles)

Transportation

• Alamo (1.3 miles)

Theaters

• Rialto Theatre (2.6 miles)