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Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg
Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg
(10 Reviews)
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4000 Linglestown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17112
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(10 Reviews)
Service
2.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Staff
3 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Value
3 star average for Value
The main problem with this facility is that some of the staff is rude & very nasty to the patients. It is sad to see people being treated this way that can not defend themselves or have anyone from their family to fight for them. People in positions who oversee the employees need to get rid of the bad apples that put a negative on their facility. The other problem is not having enough help.
by Jane xxx.xxx.131.252
January 27, 2015
Did this provider take time with you at your appointment?
Mostly yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.121.243
February 24, 2014
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
No, it was expensive.
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
No, I don't think so
Were you able to get answers to simple questions from this provider without scheduling an appointment?
Yes
Did this provider ever dismiss your concerns as unimportant?
Sometimes, I usually have to convince them to look into the situation
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Yes, it was convenient
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.202.50
February 10, 2014
I am writing as an advocate for a dear friend who has a voice, but is unable to speak. I find it necessary to address some concerns. First, I must say that the nurses/aides appear dedicated and sensitive to my friend's needs. They brighten her day with conversation, humor, and "the human touch" which means so very much. The folks in the uniforms who attend to my friend are not the issue and I'm hoping this note does not negatively affect their ratings in any way. I cringe at the thought of upward management blaming the people in the trenches for something that is out of their control.

Staffing is the issue; not enough folks to do what is needed, when it is needed. Not enough staff equates to people not getting what they need when they need it. Perhaps it's sitting in wet pants for more than 2 or 3 hours; when they're supposed to be checked every 2. Perhaps it's not getting nutrients on time and, thus, being without food for 10 hours or more. Perhaps it's yelling for help to get into bed and not hearing from anyone for 15 or more minutes. Perhaps it's lying it wet bed sheets until someone can be found to change them.

This has a ripple effect. It affects the health of the patients, stress levels of the workers, and the overall mindset of the consumers. It also affects me enough to speak about it; someone who doesn't even have a dog in the fight, but who has someone so special in her heart every day.........my dear friend who is unable to communicate and needs a voice.

Please listen. Please hire more people so there's help for the staffers who work so hard and are so dedicated.
by Jeanne Eckman xxx.xxx.244.15
October 19, 2013
Simply put the home has made a stressful situation infinitely more stressful. The following is from a memo hand delivered to the chief executive of the Jewish Home. There has been no response even after a follow up voicemail. I certainly expect better. For anyone interested in specific detail of my experience with the home I can be reached at stan_markowitz@yahoo.com.

Dental Hygiene - Mom has been at the home for 3 years now and has gone through only 2 six ounce tubes of toothpaste. I know because I supply her toothpaste and if I don’t bring it in she doesn’t have any. The 2nd tube was recently finished and she has been using a 1 ounce sample tube from the dentist for a full 2 weeks now. I don’t know how that is possible if she brushes 4 times a day as promised - in the morning when washed and dressed and then after each meal. Also her partial is still occasionally not in her mouth and only Hema will replenish the cleaning tablets for her partial. If Hema is not working when they run out her partial does not get cleaned and is probably not removed from her mouth.

When taking Mom to the dentist in early August I reviewed the paperwork supplied to the dentist and looked over her list of medications. There were 3 items that I was not familiar with. The first was Zantac for heartburn and acid reflux. She had been on another medication for this and I was not told of the change. The second was Xyzal for allergy symptoms and the third was Singulair which is usually prescribed for asthma. Mom has no history of breathing problems. When asked about the changes the Xyzal and Singulair were discontinued and I still do not have a complete explanation of why Singulair was prescribed in the first place. In any event, had I not brought this to your attention she would still be taking unnecessary medication. It troubles me that I was not made aware of these medications and that I have to be so proactive to ensure proper care for Mom.

Safety Issue, Training for the standing lift - As you may know Mom uses a specific belt or sling which provides a little more back support. On four separate occasions staff members did not know the proper procedure for use and I had to show them how the belt is fitted around Mom and attached to the lift – it is not complicated. The first time this happened nobody in the building knew the proper procedure. A meeting to train the staff was hastily arranged and I was told a physical therapist was to conduct the training. I was deeply troubled to learn that in reality the RN on duty actually conducted the meeting. She had admitted to me when I left for the day about an hour prior to the meeting that she, too, had not been trained as to how this new belt was to be used. This happened on a weekend and not surprisingly the following weekend the same problem occurred. Equally disturbing is that I left a voicemail explaining the situation to the chief executive on both occasions and he never returned the call. The four instances that I am aware of happened when I was there and could correct the situation. How many times did it happen when I was not there?

Weight issues - As you know it was me who alerted the staff to Mom’s weight gain from about 115 to 150 pounds (apparently she never gained more than 5 pounds in a single week and thus no red flag was raised) and it was me who requested smaller portion sizes for Mom and a special breakfast and lunch menu. And it is me who monitors that it is being adhered to. I had been told that under this new diet Mom had lost about 1 pound per month and had gotten down into the 130+ range. At the most recent care meeting I was told that was not accurate and Mom has been between 145 and 150 for the last 2 years. I do not believe that is true. I also have reason to believe that Mom’s method of being weighed has changed from being weighed without her leg extensions to having her leg extensions included which adds approximately 8 pounds. I do not understand why there is a discrepancy in the numbers and why I have to chase someone down to be told what those numbers are.

Wet pants - Not just wet pants but wet chair and even a puddle underneath the chair. Historically, Mom accidentally wet her pants about once or twice a month. Recently this has increased to 2 or 3 times a week. Although it is possible that a urinary infection may be partly to blame I am having difficulty believing the accidents would be this severe if Mom were indeed being taken to the bathroom every 2 hours as promised and is specified in her care plan. Also alarming is the fact that on 3 occasions I was told that Mom spilled something at breakfast or lunch and the wet pants was not a urine stain. My nose knows otherwise.

Known and recurring issues - Care on the weekends had been improving but has regressed to previously unsatisfactory levels. If a regular staffer is not scheduled for the weekend shift wait times are routinely 20 minutes or more for an aid to respond and in Mom’s case (she does not use the call bell) who knows when or if an aid will check in on her when I am not there to act on her behalf.

It seems to me that the home is a wonderful place to leave a loved one if you plan to visit infrequently or for short periods of time. The grounds are nice, the facility is well maintained and the staff seems willing to please and conscientious. Its only when you look closer do you see the reality. It is for that reason that I asked to have the daily activity sheet reinstated and I’ve told Bobbie repeatedly that management must be involved and enforce its use. The sheet should be for all staff and not just the aids and there should be consequences for misuse. There has to be accountability at all levels for this to be effective otherwise it will continue to be the joke that it currently is.
by Stan M xxx.xxx.151.210
September 07, 2013
Was this provider's staff friendly?
No, they were rude
Were you able to get answers to simple questions from this provider without scheduling an appointment?
Not at all! I had to schedule an appointment for absolutely everything!
Did this provider rush your appointment?
Yes, I barely had any time to ask questions
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
No, I have to wait weeks before I hear back
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Not really. It felt like they just cared about making money.
by angel xxx.xxx.64.136
March 06, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Sure
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.191.207
April 13, 2012
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Yes
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
Does this provider use current and safe equipment?
Fairly current
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
No
by Anonymous
July 13, 2011
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
by Anonymous
June 05, 2011
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Very! I've never seen an employer treat their staff better
by Anonymous
April 05, 2011
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4000 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112