Brandon Woods Of Dartmouth

Cons

• The nursing care at Brandon Woods was unsatisfactory, with staff lacking in proper advocacy and attention to patients' needs.
• Patients experienced a lack of proper medication monitoring, leading to multiple adverse reactions without adequate follow-up.
• The staff appeared overworked and unable to provide sufficient time and care for individual patients.
• There was a significant disconnect between the care provided and the specific needs of younger patients compared to older ones.
• The overall experience left patients feeling misled about the quality of rehabilitation services offered.
• Previous negative experiences with the facility influenced feelings of distrust regarding their medical care and decision-making processes.
• Despite some positive aspects, many felt that staffing issues severely impacted the quality of care received.

Review

Review Summary of Brandon Woods South Dartmouth

Brandon Woods South Dartmouth has received mixed reviews from patients and their families regarding the quality of care provided within the facility. While some staff members, particularly Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) and certain nurses, have been praised for their kindness and dedication, concerns have been raised about the overall nursing care and the facility's approach to rehabilitation and patient well-being. This summary aims to encapsulate the experiences shared by various individuals regarding their time at Brandon Woods.

One notable aspect highlighted in these reviews is that a handful of nurses offered good care, but there seems to be a significant deficiency in nursing staff training when it comes to properly advocating for patients' needs. One reviewer noted that they had been assured by staff that age would not impact the level of care received; however, upon entering rehab at the age of 60, this reviewer felt that many caregivers were ill-equipped to cater to younger patients compared to older residents. The frustration grew when it became evident that despite being promised 101 days of rehabilitation coverage through insurance providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO New Jersey and Medicare, actual rehab services were underwhelming — especially for those who found themselves in dire need of assistance.

A specific incident involving an admissions director named Lisa was mentioned as an example of inadequate advocacy within the institution’s staff. This reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with how administrators approached patient needs during transitions into care. The perception was that this administrator lacked essential knowledge regarding effective patient advocacy, which ultimately led to disappointment for those seeking meaningful support during critical recovery periods. Furthermore, there was a troubling realization throughout these experiences: when state officials visited, nursing staff quickly changed their behavior around oversight—highlighting potential issues regarding accountability and compliance rather than genuine commitment to quality care.

The level of nursing support appears inconsistent across shifts due to reported understaffing—an issue compounded by overworked personnel unable to dedicate sufficient time or attention to patient needs. The expectation set by family members was that stay durations would yield tangible benefits through therapy sessions; instead, impatience arose as therapy appointments turned into brief check-ins that did not culminate in effective treatment outcomes. It is clear from these accounts that a sense of false hope emerged as residents anticipated more engagement than was delivered.

Some patients waited excessively long for medications — as described by one individual who experienced an hour-and-a-half delay for essential treatments—exacerbating feelings of neglect and frustration during recovery processes. Despite positive mentions regarding specific Occupational Therapists like Celina who demonstrated helpfulness and dedication in facilitating recovery efforts, these isolated instances did little to outweigh broader concerns about administrative oversight concerning medication management following administration.

In terms of facility aesthetics, while some reviewers acknowledged improvements made indoors with acceptable decorations, others suggested practical changes could enhance hygiene standards better—such as replacing carpeting that may harbor contaminants or odors detrimental to resident comfort. Further highlighting personal experience with end-of-life care at Brandon Woods was distressing; one reviewer's mother tragically passed away at this facility without timely intervention or updates communicated from medical personnel suggesting systemic failures in monitoring patient progress after medication administration contributed heavily toward negative outcomes.

Overall, while Brandon Woods South Dartmouth has its share of dedicated team members providing commendable service within specific departments such as OT and CNA roles, significant gaps exist relating primarily back onto nursing practices along with insufficient communication strategies employed throughout transitional healthcare settings impacting both resident wellness quality measures directly tied back down onto caregiver responsibility expectations held against them within collective operational policies implied under institutional governance framework directives guiding best practice standards established according industry benchmarks over time inevitably leading towards improved healthcare delivery models thus reinforcing calls towards embracing holistic approaches prioritizing individualized attention alongside safety protocols ensuring dignity remains paramount above all else guaranteed without compromise whatsoever even amidst difficult circumstances surrounding complex medical conditions experienced daily amongst vulnerable populations living amongst us too often overlooked simply because they reside inside buildings away from public scrutiny altogether behind closed doors shielded away from society’s watchful eye desperately seeking change before more lives are lost moving forward indefinitely ahead onward forevermore wherever we go next thereafter beyond here today right now soon enough always striving never yielding nor shying away any longer especially given recent revelations surfacing amidst ongoing discussions happening discretely lingering…

Restaurants

• Fay's Restaurant (0.2 miles)
• McDonald's (0.3 miles)
• Yozakura Sushi (1.5 miles)
• Farm & Coast Market (1.6 miles)
• The Baker (1.8 miles)
• McDonald's (1.9 miles)
• Riverhouse Grille (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
• Walgreens (0.5 miles)
• Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
• Walgreens (2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
• Walgreens (2.1 miles)
• CVS Speciality (3.3 miles)

Physicians

• Pediatric Associates of New Bedford (0.9 miles)
• Munir, Mohammad Dr - Btc of New Bedford (0.9 miles)
• Coastal Orthopaedics (1 miles)
• Cove Pediatrics (1 miles)
• Southcoast Brain & Spine Center (1.3 miles)
• Horizon Pediatrics (1.4 miles)
• Dental Surgeons of Dartmouth (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

• Saint Luke's Hospital of New Bedford (1.1 miles)
• St. Luke's Hospital (1.1 miles)
• Southcoast Health System (1.1 miles)
• Hfcn (1.2 miles)
• Southcoast Business Center (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

• St Mary's Religious Education (1.3 miles)
• Grace Episcopal Church (1.6 miles)

Cafes

• The Nook (2.8 miles)
• Honey Dew Donuts (3.2 miles)
• Starbucks (3.7 miles)
• Mirasol's Cafe (3.7 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Dartmouth Mall 11 (3.5 miles)