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Commander Jack Wilder
Jul 25, 2025
DIRE WARNING !
If you, family, friend require skilled services (nursing, therapies significant assistance) this facility and it's owner, Presbyterian Homes and Services is NOT CAPABLE or COMPETENT to provide such services even though they represent such. MDH is refusing to properly regulate.
I had cared for my father for 2.5 years, it became necessary to find him a "skilled nursing facility". Nov. 2024 JS was rated by Medicare as 5 star, with no red flags, that rating is dropping fast. My dad took up residence after being in the VAMC for one month, he was doctor orders and referred for skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy... Not only were these services whoafully inadequate. The org , via therapy department manipulated my father off of his Medicare (advantage plan) benefit, so they could profit greater from providing these utterly worthless services directly from Medicare. And to a great extent, the services were not provided, but billed for. Financial and emotional abuse.... Led to neglect, neglect became so severe my dad developed a stage 4 pressure ulcer which became 'facility MRSA infected'. I was back home in Phoenix and was not informed about my father's severe condition, not even at a family care conference just 2 weeks prior to my sister discovering the wound on my father's buttock as he told her he was in pain. ( photos are graphic, but you must see what this facility is capable of doing to an at risk adult). ** 11/25/25, had to remove photos so Google would allow the review. Photos were of a stage IV pressure ulcer, very graphic)
It took 3 days for the facility to get him into the ER at Regions Hospital. Medical staff told us his odds of surviving this wound were not good. After 23 days in the hospital and trying to every possible measure for recovery, my dad died of sepsis, sepsis shock and organ failure as a result of the severe infection. I warn you, if you have an at risk adult, the best possible care can only come from those who love that individual. It's very difficult to take care of an elder who can no longer manage his own body. 9 out of 10 nursing homes nationwide are merely an early death sentence for at risk adults.
Greed, corruption, faux evangelical fronts, ignorance, indifference, incompetence and downright stupidity are commonplace. I urge you to do significant research prior to placing an at risk adult in any nursing home.
Here in the region, Google 'Elder Voice, and 25 Common Problems with Nursing Homes' , for some initial information.
If you find it necessary to place an at risk adult, hire a competent elder law attorney to advise and attend the intake session. What you don't know will be used to manipulate and abuse your loved one.
*If you've had or know of an at risk adult(s) who have been abused, neglected, harmed or killed by Presbyterian Homes and Services... Please contact me !
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Carolee Carlson
Aug 14, 2024
Located on a beautiful lake, Johanna Shores is outstanding in every way. Its attractive, well-maintained buildings are surrounded by large trees and numerous colorful gardens with pleasant walking trails that are maintained year-round. We even have pontoon boat rides in the summer! Shopping, healthcare and numerous services are within 3-5 miles, and our bus is available for transportation. The best feature at Johanna Shores, however, is the people including staff and residents. We have been here for over a year now and have never met a friendlier, more helpful, and kind group of people. It is truly phenomenal. You will feel welcome immediately. There are many activities and programs for every taste and interest as well as social events with your neighbors. Take part in as little or as much as you like. You are sure to love it here as much as we do.