Braden River Rehabilitation Center

My mother was at Braden River Care Center for eight days, and our experience was not good at all. Too many patients, not enough staff. My mother was totally neglected and ended up in the hospital for seven days due to people not paying attention. She lost her set of dentures, hearing aids, and half of her clothing went to the laundry and never came back. I would not recommend this place to anybody. The administration and the social services people were very nice. My mother was in memory care, so it was a very confined area and not good care at all.

My mother had the opportunity to stay at Braden River Rehab twice within the last 5 months after she had fallen and obtained fractures both times. The staff were extremely accommodating to her needs as well as my father's, for it was a difficult time for both of them. My mother could not get over how all the staff went out of their way to make sure she had every thing she needed. They were always pleasant while checking on her often and providing really good care. Many smiling faces made her day everyday while she was there. The therapy team also did a great job and quickly got her back on her feet so she could return home with my dad. Quito's to all the staff who provided a home away from home. We can't thank you enough for all your hard work.Also, Mom would always comment on how good the food was which also helped with her recovery.

Dad is now at Braden River Care Center, and I am very impressed with the facility. The staff are very compassionate, helpful, and very attentive.

Braden River was clean. Their private rooms were quite nice, too. They accept Medicaid, but the facility has a completely different area for Medicaid patients. All other facilities that accept Medicaid that I had looked into previously with my mother and aunt allowed for a resident to stay in their own room once their money ran out. I didn't know they were allowed to do this in Florida, but a resident could be isolated to a different ward if they were on Medicaid. One of the rooms actually had 4 beds in it and I find that kind of distasteful. The staff was nice and the facility was clean. They even had a nice outdoor facility. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that they separated and isolated Medicaid patients; so I wouldn't send anybody there, that's for sure. I would not recommend it. I don't like the fact that they treat somebody like a second class citizen if they have exhausted their money. I think they should be allowed to stay in their rooms.

My Mom was a resident in your dementia unit since 2006. I can not begin to thank Chris, the administrator and Helen H., head nurse and the rest of your staff from 4 East unit. And also your entire staff that makes Braden River Care Center the best place in Manatee County for Nursing home needs. The care, Love and compassion she got within your facility is unfounded! She spent her last 18 hours under your care with the assistance of Tidewell Hospice, together you made it a very peaceful experience for my Mom as well as myself. The entire night and day, as staffers found out of her declining health, they stopped by to visit us both and make sure any and every need was met. I could not have asked for a more pleasant experience under the circumstances. When she did finally pass that evening, again, as word got out, staffers one by one came by and asked to say goodbye and expressed their sincere Love for my Mom. How could anyone ask and/or expect such a high standard to be met with regard to the care of their loved one? I would only hope that not only will you share my sentiments with your staff but also make a copy and proudly display it in your lobby for all to see. And use it as a tool to all prospective families considering your facility for a family member. And more importantly present it to the State Agencies that often don't realize how well your efforts far go beyond the standards put in place. ~ With my deepest Gratitude and Respect, Irene Ryan My honest review -Truth; any negative comments - non sense; care at Braden River Care Center - PRICELESS!