Review of University Heights Health and Living Community

1 Star User Review

I went in for rehab Jul 20 after having a total hip replacement. On the first day, I was awakened by a severe pain in my chest. I pushed my call button, there is no intercom system, for the RN. I told her I was having chest pain and wanted to go to the hospital. She said she would go call. When she came back she sat a glass down beside me. I asked her what it was and she said Miralax, a laxative. I said I'm having chest pains and you bring me a laxative. She said she thought I needed a bowel movement. I was furious. I have been an EMT for 37 years and have taught CPR. I could have had a blood clot. I told her I wanted to go to the hospital and asked if the Dr. had told her to give me the Miralax. She said no, that she would go call. I told her I would call and I did call 911 telling them I needed an ambulance for chest pain and the nursing home would not call. The rooms do no have numbers in them so I did not know what room I was in. While waiting for the ambulance, I told the RN to get my stuff together as I was not coming back there. Even if this was not a heart attack, I didn't want to take the chance of having one and her bringing me a laxative and letting me die.