Carroll Enterkin

Review of Brian Center & Rehab

My Mother has been in the Brian Center, near South...

My Mother has been in the Brian Center, near Southpoint Mall in Durham, NC for 2 years for long term care now plus she was in there for several years in 2006 after her brain surgery for Rehab plus long term care. During her Rehab stay we were invited to the multidiscplinary meetings which included speech therapist, nursing etc. I have never had a problem getting my questions answered outside of those meeting either.

The physical therapist, occupational, speech therapists, nursing staff including nursing assistants were great - then as now. They did wonderful work then, especially Anita and Steven, who are still on staff. Don Joseph has been the Administor, doing an exemplary job, working with Vickie O'Quinn as the Director of Nursing. There ongoing commitment to provide quality care shows. I have seen them there many weekends as well as all hours during the week.

My mother was readmitted to the Brian Center Southpoint 2 years ago when we were unable to provide the round-the-clock care that she needs, with her dementia progressing. All of the staff has provided such quality care to my Mom and to so many other patients. There are so many that have been helpful. Debra has been the Activities Director for years and her love of those patients shows. Charee has been a wonderful Nursing Assistant who has helped my Mom. Kristen has worked behind the scenes and at the front desk doing a good job. Myra , LPN has gone above and beyond helping me get address special care needs for my Mom. Pam, Sue, Gail, Felicia have all been wonderful nurses to my Mom.

Loretha and others clean the rooms and do a great job. Tracy washes the personal clothes and linens and the kitchen staff does a great job, too.

Marietes has a great smile and is so helpful. Dorothy has been an Aide there for years and is so kind to the patients. Trina, Adrianne, Sara, Natalie, Debra, Theo - there are many who provide such wonderful care.
I hope I didn't miss anyone since so many have helped my mother and other families there. I don't know what salary they make but the nursing assistants especially deserve a raise. That is a tough job to do in any nursing home facility or hospital. No place is perfect but as the saying goes one should walk a mile in someone else's shoes before you complain. This is a quote that is used in all of life's situation. I do take my hat off to all of the Employees at Brian Center Southpoint. I feel they are caring people who the Lord has placed in a nursing home to take care of people like my Mother and many other elderly people. My the Lord Bless them ten fold!