THE COLONY HEALTHCARE CENTER

I am/was a resident of this facility

The rooms are outdated and old. The staff are kind but some are not very experienced in wound vac care or ostomy care The food is some of the worst I’ve ever tasted in my life.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father-in-law has only been at The Colony Healthcare Center for a short time. The people there are great. His room is kind of small. We're on a waiting list for a room of his own. The upkeep of the entire place seems pretty good. I don't have any complaints. It just needs a few updates. Parking is a little bit far from the entrance. My husband has issues. He's a little disabled. So it's a little hard, but we usually just let him out at the door, and then I go park.

I am not totally excited about this place. My loved one doesn't exercise at all. I have to constantly call and make sure they are cleaned and their clothes are always somewhere else. So disappointed in the quality of care and concern. I believe that people should be cared for like it was your loved one. So disappointed

I pick my husband up one day a week and bring him back home for the day. He has dementia. Every time I pick him up, he is dirty, his hair is dirty, his clothes are dirty and at times, not even his clothes. He complains about gnats in his room (which I believe a cup of apple cider vinegar could resolve). They accept smokers which is the reason he is there. Terrible communication and response to family concerns!! We don’t have the funds to go elsewhere!!! Heartbreaking.

Other

This is older facility however has a lot of repeat business because of how they provide care for residents. The place is clean and taken care of. I visited with my friend's family member and everyone was friendly and helpful. She said that her grandmother was here first, then my friend needed rehab and now her mother is here because care provided is excellent. STNAs and nursing working hard and taking care of residents

I am/was a resident of this facility

Mom ended up at Essex Healthcare. She’s been there for probably 70 days. They took her that same day. Sometimes they’re understaffed, but all in all, we’re pleased; they’ve been helpful. She’s in a single room, and it is very comfortable and large. It has 2 chairs, and we took a small foam and table in.