By LizMc via CARING
October 11, 2022
Sept 2012: We admitted my mother to St. Mary’s Healthcare in her final weeks of life after she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Our family’s time in this facility was the most amazing experience I have ever had. Mom was treated with the utmost respect, dignity and superior health care. Every person in this facility including the Business Manager, Director, Marketing Director, Nurses and LPN’s are now considered family and were my angels from heaven. What my family noticed and raved about is everyone we encountered loves what they do. This wasn’t a place to just pick up a paycheck for them and actions definitely speak louder than words. Every one of them made a point to stop by the room or stop me in the halls to see how we were, give hugs and cry with us as they truly get close to every resident and family. They made my Mom feel comfortable and won her respect in the first 5 minutes she was there and that wasn’t an easy thing to do. The resident/staff ratio was great and allowed them to spend quality time with Mom. She never experienced bed sores. They were very proactive in her pain management and care and were in constant communication with her doctor when needed. I was there every day with visitors and other family members stopping by so the staff put together a daily tray of drinks, snacks and fruits for us. This facility seemed more like a hotel to me – the pictures on their website need to be updated as this facility has been renovated and is beautiful. The staff and I laughed about retiring there ourselves. The residents always seemed happy and active. I watched my mother, the person who raised me, pass away before my eyes of cancer. This was one of the hardest and most life changing events I’ve experienced but I can’t thank the staff and facilities at St. Mary Healthcare for making this an amazing experience of love and dignity.
Related Blog Posts
-
The Clinical Corner – The Benefits of Vitamin D
January 6, 2023
Welcome to 2023 everyone – and welcome back to the Clinical Corner! At the beginning of the year, we see temperatures drop, a flu season in full swing, and more reasons than ever to stay inside and keep warm. During this time, it’s important that we all be mindful of our health – and our […]
Read Article -
How We Celebrate – Dancing Through The Decades Theme Week
March 14, 2023
Theme Weeks are back! From February 26th – March 4th, we kicked off our 2023 Theme Year the only way we knew how – by Dancing Through the Decades! From February 26th – March 4th, over 130 Trilogy communities participated in a seven-day long Sock Hop celebration. All across the Midwest, residents and staff alike […]
Read Article -
We’ve Added a Fifth State!
March 8, 2023
The word is out! In continuing our mission of being the Best Healthcare Company in the Midwest, we’re expanding into our fifth state with the additions of Sun Prairie Senior Living andValley Senior Living. Our first expansion since stepping into Battle Creek, Michigan in 2006, we’re proud to now provide exceptional services to the seniors […]
Read Article -
The Clinical Corner – Generic vs. Brand Name Medications
March 7, 2023
Hello everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying the warmer weather and sunnier days. In this edition of The Clinical Corner, we’ll be tackling a question asked by healthcare providers and family members alike: “Is there a difference between generic and brand name medications?” We hear this question often – and as caregivers, it’s a question […]
Read Article
