Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

[MitchellB25J]

My father had recently been transferred to Charlotte Hall and placed in the Alzheimer's care unit. I wanted the opportunity to say how wonderful a place it is and how kind and caring the staff has been.

If you would like to thank a veteran for Memorial Day or any day and you are in the area, visit Charlotte Hall.

This government funded facility is a gold star for Southern Maryland and well worth visiting.

 

[Kain99]

I have always heard wonderful things about Charlotte Hall.

 

[rdkarob]

My father had recently been transferred to Charlotte Hall and placed in the Alzheimer's care unit. I wanted the opportunity to say how wonderful a place it is and how kind and caring the staff has been.

If you would like to thank a veteran for Memorial Day or any day and you are in the area, visit Charlotte Hall.

This government funded facility is a gold star for Southern Maryland and well worth visiting.

The only problem is our Government, my Grandfather was a vet. unfortunately he died and my Grandmother now needs full care, they don't accept the spouses....shame on our Government!

 

[Crow Bait]

You may want to check on that Rob... I think that policy has changed.

 

[sockgirl77]

The only problem is our Government, my Grandfather was a vet. unfortunately he died and my Grandmother now needs full care, they don't accept the spouses....shame on our Government!

Since when? I worked in the business office 2 years ago and they did accept the spouses. I know for a fact that they still accept them in the Assisted Living wing. :shrug:

Contact the V.A. about it.

 

[carie_47421]

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS THERE FOR 3 MONTHS. I KNOW NOT VERY LONG. HE WAS ABUSED..IN MORE THAN ONE WAY.......HE WAS 96 YRS OLD. THEY STARVED HIM FOR DAYS AT A TIME. WOULDENT CHANGE HIM, GIVE HIM A BATH, SIMPLE. YES WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO SEND A LOVED ONE.

 

[Kain99]

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS THERE FOR 3 MONTHS. I KNOW NOT VERY LONG. HE WAS ABUSED..IN MORE THAN ONE WAY.......HE WAS 96 YRS OLD. THEY STARVED HIM FOR DAYS AT A TIME. WOULDENT CHANGE HIM, GIVE HIM A BATH, SIMPLE. YES WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO SEND A LOVED ONE.

I'd be very surprised to find out that was true. The Veterans Home has received excellent State surveys for years.

 

[bresamil]

The only problem is our Government, my Grandfather was a vet. unfortunately he died and my Grandmother now needs full care, they don't accept the spouses....shame on our Government!

My father was there and they did have spouses living there.

 

[Mousebaby]

I used to work there MANY years ago. They are very attention to detail and make sure they are clean and comfortable and we helped them eat when they couldn't eat themselves. I sincerely doubt anyone gets abused there. All the women I worked with loved and cared about all their patients. One thing I can tell you is, being a CNA is not an easy job! They gave you 10 or more patients of your own and their were several things that had to be done with each patient and you only had your 8 hrs. to do it in. It was HARD work! I loved my job and the only reason I had to quit was because I became pregnant and was unable to do the lifting anymore. I agree that that place is an excellent facility!

 

[mrweb]

I used to work there MANY years ago. They are very attention to detail and make sure they are clean and comfortable and we helped them eat when they couldn't eat themselves. I sincerely doubt anyone gets abused there. All the women I worked with loved and cared about all their patients. One thing I can tell you is, being a CNA is not an easy job! They gave you 10 or more patients of your own and their were several things that had to be done with each patient and you only had your 8 hrs. to do it in. It was HARD work! I loved my job and the only reason I had to quit was because I became pregnant and was unable to do the lifting anymore. I agree that that place is an excellent facility!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Non-Medical
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The Applicant:

• Must be a resident of Maryland
  
  
• Must have an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and/or Coast Guard)
  
  
• Certain Non-veteran spouses of veterans eligible to be admitted to Charlotte Hall.
  
  
• If under the age of 62, must have a disability recognized by either the Veterans Administration or the Social Security Administration that renders the applicant incapable of earning a living by reason of age, disease or disability.
  
  
• May not have criminal charges pending or be under lawful detainer.

However their website doesn't specify what "certain" means.

 

[bresamil]

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS THERE FOR 3 MONTHS. I KNOW NOT VERY LONG. HE WAS ABUSED..IN MORE THAN ONE WAY.......HE WAS 96 YRS OLD. THEY STARVED HIM FOR DAYS AT A TIME. WOULDENT CHANGE HIM, GIVE HIM A BATH, SIMPLE. YES WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO SEND A LOVED ONE.

They are understaffed.

I cannot say this enough....family must be proactive and an advocate for their loved one whenever they are placed in any nursing center!

Facilities are generally understaffed and there is a policy that they CANNOT force feed anyone. I went there every day. Luckily my dad was in good enough shape to speak up - cognizant, lucid - so I knew how every meal was and any complaints/concerns he had. I was able to work with the staff towards resolution on almost everything and I also learned a great deal about their processes, procedures, etc. I only had to report one person and when I did - they were gone immediately.

I still go every week to visit certain patients that I know haven't had a visitor in MONTHS or even YEARS which, to me, is horrible on the part of the families.

 

[protectmd]

bleep bleep "to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.... for the _____, EMS 29 due to the call...." "any unit from EMS 29?" ...... beep beep... Charles County EMS 2 due to the call, veterans home, for the ______"

 

[sockgirl77]

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS THERE FOR 3 MONTHS. I KNOW NOT VERY LONG. HE WAS ABUSED..IN MORE THAN ONE WAY.......HE WAS 96 YRS OLD. THEY STARVED HIM FOR DAYS AT A TIME. WOULDENT CHANGE HIM, GIVE HIM A BATH, SIMPLE. YES WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO SEND A LOVED ONE.

 

[OldHillcrestGuy]

bleep bleep "to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.... for the _____, EMS 29 due to the call...." "any unit from EMS 29?" ...... beep beep... Charles County EMS 2 due to the call, veterans home, for the ______"

How very true, they do over tax the EMS system, I have been there many, many times with the EMS company I run with, its one of the above stations and not the one from St Mary's.
Although they have many calls there, they have alot of residents maybe up to 400 or so now and any care facility with the elderly call 911 alot.
Ive found it to be a nice place, appears to be clean and the staff for the most part are helplful when you come to take a resident to the hospital.
Its a family joke at my house (I live just a stones throw through a cornfield from there) they are always telling Old Hillcrest Guy its time to pack my bags they are taking me down the street.

 

[Kain99]

How very true, they do over tax the EMS system, I have been there many, many times with the EMS company I run with, its one of the above stations and not the one from St Mary's.
Although they have many calls there, they have alot of residents maybe up to 400 or so now and any care facility with the elderly call 911 alot.
Ive found it to be a nice place, appears to be clean and the staff for the most part are helplful when you come to take a resident to the hospital.
Its a family joke at my house (I live just a stones throw through a cornfield from there) they are always telling Old Hillcrest Guy its time to pack my bags they are taking me down the street.

Wow! EMT's griping about being "overtaxed!" I know, I know those dayum sick calls are boring!





Jesus!

 

[protectmd]

At least its being overtaxed by something respectable in your community, and its not an urgent care or a drug rehab center.... or a homeless shelter. lol

 

[OldHillcrestGuy]

At least its being overtaxed by something respectable in your community, and its not an urgent care or a drug rehab center.... or a homeless shelter. lol

Thats true, at least its not Market Drive or 8395 Leonardtown Rd.

 

[oldman]

If I'm not mistaken I just read of the death of a wife of a deceased VET that was living there in one of todays papers.

 

[unixpirate]

My father had recently been transferred to Charlotte Hall and placed in the Alzheimer's care unit. I wanted the opportunity to say how wonderful a place it is and how kind and caring the staff has been.

If you would like to thank a veteran for Memorial Day or any day and you are in the area, visit Charlotte Hall.

This government funded facility is a gold star for Southern Maryland and well worth visiting.

My Uncle's been there for 5 yrs.

 

[sockgirl77]

My Uncle's been there for 5 yrs.

And he is well taken care of, right?