The Rutherford Memory Care

I visited The Rutherford Memory Care. Everything was clean, well maintained, and seemed in order. The staff was very warm and friendly. They had a library.

My mother has dementia and can no longer speak or care for herself. We placed her in the Rutherford. We liked the layout of the facility. The bathroom was outdated and we had to replace the shower head. The food was not great. They brought in a guy who was former military to run the menory care unit and he was horrible. No compassion. No communication. I had to report him. They did not have things like sugar, on a regular basis. Only a fed staff members were good. Things that happened: My mother's curling iron was stolen and not replaced. My mother was hit by a male patient TWICE!! They knew of his violent tendencies!! Why was he still there? She is a little lady in a wheelchair who would boy harm anyone. I have pictures of her injuries and it was reported to the state and the police were also notified. They didn't act like they cared, specifically that male supervisor. We took my mother out of there. She feared for her safety. She communicated this thru her form of non-verbal communication to her provider. It was the saddest and hardest thing to deal with knowing someone hurt my mother! All I can say is BEWARE.

I toured The Rutherford Memory Care. It was a nice visit. I was shown the room my dad would stay in, where they would go and eat, the patio outdoor area where they could come out and get some fresh air and sunshine. The rooms were very nice looking, tidy and clean, and ready for someone to be able to move in. Their dining area was small, like a home kind of feel for the environment. It looked like the tables were easy to clean.

I am well pleased with the facility. The activity director is fantastic. She keeps the residents busy with activities and trips. The staff interact with the residents and my husband enjoys their attention. The staff seem to get along well with each other and work hard to meet the needs of the residents. The facility got new management last year and new staff. It has made quite a difference in my opinion. My only complaint is the laundry being put in various places but I’m sure my husband is responsible for the problem. I’m sure the staff do the best they can. I wish I could eliminate the smell in his room. The main areas are decorated beautifully for the seasons and the resident's work.

Always short staffed. She fell twice that I knew of and lay on the floor for hours before she was found. Never engaged her in any activity. Never tried to get her to eat, it was awful and so under educated.