Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay

Pros

• The general appearance of Avamere Coos Bay is fine, creating a pleasant atmosphere.
• The facility offers various activities, such as rehab services and events, providing opportunities for engagement.
• There are singing sessions available, which can enhance the residents' experience and well-being.
• The staff at Avamere Coos Bay seems to be attentive to the residents' needs within the available resources.
• Despite personal challenges, there is recognition that some aspects of care provided by the facility are acceptable.

Cons

• The overall experience at Avamere Coos Bay did not meet expectations, leaving dissatisfaction with the care provided.
• Concerns arose regarding the condition of the stepdad, particularly with the catheter causing significant swelling and discomfort.
• There is a troubling lack of recognition regarding the stepdad's actual abilities and needs, leading to an inappropriate classification for assisted living.
• Communication between administration, staff, family, and doctors has been poor, causing frustration and confusion about care decisions.
• Despite available rehab services and activities, there was a lack of participation from the parents, indicating possible disengagement or disinterest in offered support.
• The overall safety and well-being of the stepdad seemed compromised during his stay due to inadequate supervision and assistance.

Review

Evaluating Avamere Coos Bay: A Family’s Experience with Senior Care

Avamere Coos Bay has been the recent residence for my mother, while my stepdad temporarily moved in during a challenging time. Although the general appearance of the facility is commendable, there have been several concerning experiences that have marred our overall impression. While we hoped for a supportive and enriching environment, the reality was far from our expectations, particularly with respect to my stepdad's care and wellbeing.

One of the more alarming aspects of his stay involved his health condition. My stepdad was sent to the emergency room due to septic concerns, which raised immediate red flags regarding the standard of care he received at Avamere. During a visit from my stepbrother, it became apparent that my stepdad was suffering physically; he had a catheter attached that was overly tight around his leg, causing significant swelling and deformity. This incident raises questions about the attention paid to residents' comfort and health needs by the staff at Avamere.

Moreover, it's important to highlight that my stepdad is nearly 90 years old and legally blind—a factor that should greatly influence his assessment for receiving adequate support. Yet despite these challenges, we encountered troubling information suggesting that Senior and Disability Services were informed he could independently manage his catheter care and ambulate without assistance. This starkly contrasting view from what we observed led us to question not only the accuracy of such assessments but also their implications for seniors who may require additional support.

As my stepdad prepares to leave Avamere tomorrow, we are left grappling with uncertainty about his future care arrangements at home. The facility does provide certain amenities like rehabilitation services, events, and social activities including singing sessions—all aimed at engaging residents in various ways. However, my parents had little interest in participating in these offerings; my mom expressed an unwillingness to engage in such activities during her stay there. This lack of participation reflects a deeper issue: if residents do not feel encouraged or able to take part in available programs, then their experience can feel isolating.

Beyond individual concerns about medical care and activity engagement lies a broader issue regarding communication—or rather, a substantial breakdown thereof—between families and caregivers. Throughout our interactions with Avamere administrators and staff members as well as healthcare providers involved in their treatment plans, we found ourselves facing hurdles related to clarity and responsiveness. This gap in communication has only added layers of stress during an already difficult situation for our family.

In summary, while Avamere Coos Bay has some positive attributes such as its appearance and a range of offered services aimed at enhancing residents' daily lives, serious issues exist within its healthcare practices and levels of communication between staff members, family members, and management. Our family's overall experience highlights critical areas needing improvement for both resident safety and support mechanisms catering specifically to individuals who have significant care requirements. As we approach determining next steps for both my mom’s recovery after her time there—and especially how to best support my stepdad—we hope these reflections can prompt changes towards better understanding and caring for vulnerable populations residing within assisted living facilities like Avamere Coos Bay in the future.

Hospitals

• Bay Area Hospital (0.1 miles)
• Bay Area Hospital (0.4 miles)
• Coquille Valley Hospital Home Health (14.2 miles)

Places of Worship

• Skyline Baptist Church (0.3 miles)
• Christ Lutheran School (0.4 miles)
• Child Evangelism Fellowship (0.5 miles)
• Jehovahs Witnesses Cong (0.6 miles)
• Connections Community Church (0.7 miles)
• Zion Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
• Seventhday Adventist Church North Bend (0.9 miles)

Physicians

• Barnhart Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (0.3 miles)
• South Coast Orthopaedic Associates PC (0.3 miles)
• South Coast Surgery Center (0.3 miles)
• Charles G. Hurbis, M.D., FACS (0.4 miles)
• Charles P Reagan (0.5 miles)
• Bay Clinic (0.5 miles)
• South Coast Hearing Center (0.5 miles)

Parks

• Boynton Park (0.4 miles)
• Business Licenses, Parks Streets Planning & Zoning Wastewater Enginee (1.3 miles)
• John Topits Park (1.3 miles)
• Mingus Park (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

• Momiji Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar (0.6 miles)
• El Guadalajara (0.7 miles)
• Vinny's Smokin' Good Burgers & Sandwiches (0.8 miles)
• Bayside Bakery (0.9 miles)
• Face Rock Creamery (0.9 miles)
• Yogurt Stop (0.9 miles)
• Little Caesars Pizza (0.9 miles)

Cafes

• Timbers Cafe (0.6 miles)
• Metro Bru (0.9 miles)
• Bayshore Daily Grind (1.2 miles)
• Mossy Lotus Yoga and Tea (1.3 miles)
• Bridgeview Coffee Roasters (1.4 miles)
• Flappers Coffee House (1.4 miles)
• So It Goes Coffeehouse (1.4 miles)

Transportation

• Yellow Cab Taxi (0.7 miles)
• Bay Area Hospital Heliport (1.1 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
• Alamo (1.3 miles)
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.3 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.3 miles)
• U-Haul Storage of Coos Bay (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (0.7 miles)

Theaters

• Egyptian Theatre (1.5 miles)