In my opinion this place was nowhere near 5 star and due to their negligence I developed several other injuries/issues including a blood clot which I still have and because I had nowhere to go, I was forced to remain in this facility until my son could come get me to return me to Georgia.  

I arrived 3/1/25 and made Dr appointments with two physicians.  When I went to the first appointment driven by a neighbor I almost passed out; therefore advised to go to the hospital in .   I was admitted for 7 days wherein I had 4 surgeries.  Removal of kidney stents that had been put in several months ago (I was advised by my Drs here who have been my Drs since 1995, that stents are not supposed to be left in).  I had blood in my urine the entire time I was in the nursing facility in Tennessee and kept advising the nurses and techs and nurse practitioners to no avail and still had with both kidneys pain and flank pain as well only to be told I was on an antibiotic; and subsequently ignored.  I had other health issues as well including a bedsore that hadn’t healed and other also ignored even though I repeatedly advised them of and asked about.  

It turned out that one of the stents had become dislodged and a piece broken off that had become infected.  I also had a UTI and had one stone stuck and others in each kidney.  The Urologists removed my stents and the stone that was stuck.  They also broke up the other stones in each kidney thereby alleviating my kidney pain and put me on antibiotics which cleared up my UTI.  It also stopped the pure blood my urine had turned to.  

The nursing facility in Tennessee had stopped giving me the medication to prevent blood clots on 2/7 and even though I repeatedly asked if I didn’t need was at first advised it had dropped off which meant that my medication had run out and had to be reordered;however I still was not given the medication and so repeatedly kept asking if i didn’t still need it was advised not necessarily.  I insisted that the nurse practitioner be so advised.  On 2/27 I was taken back to the hospital in Tennessee by ambulance because my pain medications were not working and I therefore knew something was bad wrong only to discover after they removed the cast and performed a painful ultrasound/ct scan that I now had developed a blood clot that was causing severe pain and now was life threatening.  I was put back on medication- elloquis to dissolve my blood clot.  I left that facility on 3/1/25 to return permanently back to Georgia where my physicians are and many I’ve had since 1995.  They are wonderful physicians who’ve taken great care of me.  Unfortunately I was forced to retire early costing me a great deal of income.  But due to health issues I had no choice.  I am a retired accountant (forensics analyst as well) and worked for a US Attorney, represented clients before the IRS and assisted in Tax Court proceedings and paperwork and having worked for an ex CID investigator for the government, assisted in many different types of cases; both Civil and Criminal in State and Superior Courts.  I performed many other duties as well.  I absolutely loved my job and working with some of the most prestigious firms in the Atlanta area and clients.  I was given complex clients because God gave me many spiritual gifts including the ability to solve complex issues and provide results.  I was good at providing top level services in both complex accounting and investigative situations- in fact, the more difficult the issues the better I enjoyed working on them respectively solving them.  I truly miss working.  I am a Christian and although I was a top achiever, NONE of it was due to my own ability at all - it was strictly due to God!  For He gave me many gifts.  And only He!  And being a single mother for years, I thanked Him everyday for giving me the ability to put food on the table.  And my children came first.  

The hospital in Georgia transferred me back to a wonderful nursing facility in Georgia.   I had my first appointment with the orthopedic doctor last week whereas I was advised that my leg was not properly set in Tennessee now creating a complicated mess that they are going to have to resolve.  Were I a physician, I might have some insight;however my lack of knowledge in this area does not help.  I now have to consult with additional specialists.  

I’ve never asked for help before and hate to now.  I’m paying two more months of double rent .  I have only social security as income and although it’s not much, I do okay.  I’m not materialistic.  God is my first love and my children next and friends whom I care for and value dearly!  Each and everyone.  I thank them for their prayers and support.  Although Medicare will pay for 80 percent I’m told I will still owe 20 percent and co-pays.  Which now  that I’ve been told has become more complicated because of the blood clot and my leg not being set right, is going to cost much more.  This will put a great strain on me personally.  

I truly hate asking for help at all.  I do appreciate the help given and if God’s will any additional help.  I thank you a whole lot and appreciate prayers as well.  

Thank you again from my heart - Lisa