Blue Ridge of Sumter Sumter, South Carolina 29154
My mother was transferred to this facility, from the hospital she was at, for rehab, after being treated for congestive heart failure. I was shocked when I came to visit her. I heard her yelling down the hall. The place had central heat that had the temperature hanging near 90. My mother was sweating and had her clothes off. They told me that they would have to make a call to see if they can get permission to turn the heat down but didn't know how long it would take. She was supposed to be on oxygen. They claimed they didn't know this. They also didn't give her any water and didn't respond to her pushing the call button. I observed most of the rooms with the call light on. They couldn't even find the nurse that was supposed to be handling that section. The bed she was in was very narrow with no side rails, which she should have had, being she's a fall risk. The staff seemed very unorganized. I signed her out and am now struggling to care for her.
I have filed an abuse report with Blue Ridge. Hopefully they can get their act together before someone dies. Anyone with a heart condition should not be exposed to a hot environment. I'm sure a majority of their patients have heart trouble.
If you care for your loved one DON'T take them to this facility!!!