Long Term Care Facility has 5 nurses and roach infestation

Hearing that makes my heart sink. Those poor old people deserve better than that. If you PM me I will call the state on them myself then you will not have to take the blame for it. That place is what perpetuates the bad rap nursing homes have.

Worked as a CNA prior to obtaining my LPN in a place just like this one. Had to leave lights on in the rooms of total care pts just to keep the roaches from getting on them. Reported to state and was told that I sound like a disgruntled employee. I truly believe the state is paid off by the large corporations that own these facilities.

Thankfully we are seeing more homes opening in my area that give great care. However, only wealthy pts can afford them. Not sure what the answer to this problem could be for medicare pts. Corporations are being paid to provide care to these patients, but are unwilling to spend enough of the money to get the job done.

We may not be able to make great changes in the system, but we can give great care where we are and touch the life of someone each day.