Mc Carrick Care Ctr

Pros

• The family member's care has been satisfactory.
• The speaker has communicated with Parker executive leadership and hopes for a resolution to the administrative issues.
• A new medical director is expected to start in November, which may improve the situation.
• There is an opportunity for families to select physicians from the community if needed.

Cons

• The administration of Parker at McCarrick has provided very unsatisfactory experiences for the family member.
• Incorrect information was given regarding the Medicaid application, leading to confusion and frustration.
• McCarrick failed to bill the long-term care insurance company as promised, resulting in additional work for the family member.
• Despite multiple requests, the family member was not placed on the family notification list.
• There is an extremely limited number of attending physicians available to care for long-term care residents.
• Only one physician, besides the interim medical director, is currently accepting patients, raising concerns about adequate medical care.
• Executive leadership has indicated that there are no plans to bring more physicians on board, creating uncertainty about future care options.
• The process of selecting a physician from the community and ensuring they meet Parker’s credentialing requirements is viewed as a burdensome task for family members.
• Family members should not be responsible for recruiting attending physicians for their loved ones' care.

Review

The care provided to family members at Parker at McCarrick has, in general, been satisfactory. However, the experiences with the administrative processes have left much to be desired. As a family member actively involved in the care arrangements, I have encountered numerous challenges that have not only caused frustration but also resulted in considerable additional work on my part. While commendable patient care is essential, the effectiveness of administration plays a crucial role in supporting that care.

One significant area of concern arose from the incorrect information received regarding the Medicaid application process. Miscommunication can create major roadblocks for families navigating complex financial systems, particularly when dealing with long-term care options for their loved ones. In this situation, McCarrick's misinformation not only delayed applications but added unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. It is essential for institutions like Parker to ensure their staff is adequately trained and informed about such vital aspects of care financing.

Adding to these difficulties was the failure of McCarrick to bill the long-term care insurance company as promised. Families often rely on these assurances when planning and managing expenses related to their loved one's long-term care. When McCarrick did not follow through with billing as indicated, it created a domino effect of complications that required me to intervene and rectify the situation myself. This sort of oversight can lead to significant emotional and financial burdens that families should not have to bear.

Additionally, despite multiple requests made by me, McCarrick neglected to place my name on their family notification list. This lack of communication reflects poorly on their administrative operations and highlights an area where improvements are desperately needed. Being kept informed about critical issues regarding loved ones' health and well-being should be a priority for any long-term care facility; it is disheartening when those expectations are unmet.

Another pressing concern revolves around the limited number of attending physicians available for long-term residents at Parker at McCarrick. Currently, there stands only one physician willing to accept new patients outside of the interim medical director's responsibilities. The expected arrival of a new medical director in November does bring some hope for improvement; however, executive leadership has communicated that there are no plans in motion to add more physicians beyond this point. Such constraints on medical availability could severely impact residents’ access to timely or specialized healthcare services—a worrying prospect for families entrusting their loved ones' health needs to an institution.

Furthermore, I found myself faced with an unexpected burden: being told I could select a physician from the community if they could meet Parker's credentialing requirements. This task quickly proved daunting since I lacked clear insight into what those specific requirements entailed—all while navigating an unfamiliar healthcare landscape during a stressful period for my family member’s condition. Family members should not carry this responsibility; rather it should lie squarely within the purview of administrative bodies committed solely to resident welfare.

In conclusion, while consistent quality resident care is commendable at Parker at McCarrick, it becomes increasingly overshadowed by administrative shortcomings that demand immediate attention and action from leadership. The miscommunication surrounding Medicaid applications and insurance billing practices exemplifies larger systemic issues affecting families' experiences within such facilities. Additionally, addressing physician shortages must become a priority so that residents receive comprehensive medical attention without undue strain placed upon families seeking suitable providers for their relatives' needs; ensuring ongoing support will help restore faith in Parker as both a caregiver and administrator moving forward.

Places of Worship

• Somerset Presbyterian Church (0.8 miles)
• Muslim Center of Middlesex County (1.9 miles)
• Chinese Christian Church (2.4 miles)
• Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (4.7 miles)
• The Parish Community of St Joseph (4.9 miles)
• Catholic Church Of St Anne (7.8 miles)

Restaurants

• Somerset Diner (0.8 miles)
• Stage House Tavern (2 miles)
• Chick-fil-A (4.3 miles)
• McDonald's (4.4 miles)
• Wendy's (4.5 miles)
• McDonald's (4.5 miles)
• Edison Diner (4.9 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (1.1 miles)
• Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
• Panera Bread (4.1 miles)
• Starbucks (4.9 miles)
• Starbucks (6.7 miles)
• Starbucks (6.9 miles)
• Starbucks (7.4 miles)

Pharmacies

• Pharmscript (1.3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
• Walgreens (2.4 miles)
• Amneal Pharmaceuticals (2.7 miles)
• Walgreens (3.2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
• Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Physicians

• University Orthopaedic Associates (1.3 miles)
• University Radiology Group PC (3.1 miles)
• Cancer Institute of New Jersey (3.2 miles)
• Johnson & Johnson (3.5 miles)
• Princeton Dermatology Associates (4.1 miles)
• Medemerge (5.9 miles)
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Bridgewater (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Emergency Department, St Peter's University Hospital (2.5 miles)
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (3.2 miles)

Transportation

• New Brunswick Train Station (3.3 miles)
• NJT - Edison Station (4.8 miles)
• NJT - Metuchen Station (7.6 miles)

Parks

• Grandview School Play Ground (3.6 miles)
• Donaldson Park (4.3 miles)
• Columbia Park (5.4 miles)
• Bicentennial Park (6.1 miles)
• Veterans Park (7 miles)
• D & R Canal State Park (8.2 miles)

Theaters

• Reading Cinemas Manville with TITAN LUXE (4.8 miles)
• 2220 Amc New Brunswic (5 miles)
• Regal Commerce Center & RPX (5.3 miles)
• AMC DINE-IN Bridgewater 7 (7.7 miles)