Samaritas Gr Terraces
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What this means for your family
While the therapy and nutrition teams receive individual praise, the facility has a documented pattern of dangerous medication errors and hygiene failures. If you choose this facility, you must implement a rigorous system for personally verifying medication administration and conducting frequent, unannounced room inspections.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
39 reviews on Google“Families should approach this facility with significant caution due to multiple reports of serious medication errors, hygiene neglect, and inadequate staffing for dementia care. While some residents and families praise the kindness of specific nurses and the quality of the therapy department, there are recurring, critical allegations regarding patient safety and cleanliness.”
Quality Themes
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- Kind and empathetic nursing staff
- High-quality physical and occupational therapy
- Friendly and professional dietetics team
- Welcoming and family-like atmosphere
Concerns
- Medication management errors and missed doses (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate hygiene and cleanliness of resident rooms/toilets (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages on weekends and night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Difficulty managing residents with advanced dementia (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1It's wonderful to see how much the nursing and dietetics teams are praised for their kindness; how do you foster that family-like atmosphere among the staff?
- 2What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on schedule every single day?
- 3Could you walk me through your daily cleaning schedule for resident rooms and common areas to ensure everything stays fresh and hygienic?
- 4How does the care team manage transitions or specific needs during the night shifts and over the weekends?
- 5For residents who may be experiencing more advanced stages of memory loss, what specialized support or engagement strategies do you provide?
- 6What does a typical day of social activities and dining look like for a resident here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The progression of her dementia was both sad and heartbreaking. I always found the staff to be gentle, empathetic and thoughtful.”
“My father in late stage dementia was brought here for respite care. He was not given any of his medications and as a result was violent with staff and other residents.”
“The dietician that works here, Sidney Przystup, is amazing. She is always professional, presenting a positive attitude and a welcoming work smile.”
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