marty burgess

Review of Shepherd Center

SON TURNED AWAY FROM SHEPHERD CENTER

SON TURNED AWAY FROM SHEPHERD CENTER

MY son has a anoxic brain injury, was in Kennestone hospital for 6 weeks,
Hospital stated my son was what they call vegetative state, wasn t doing much, but at the same time he was always sedated.
Discharged MAY 27 2020
Now June 2020 in 3 weeks my son has been, trying to get out of bed, he has a grip, he does get some words out a few quite clear, he s been breathing on his on long before discharged from hospital, sits up in wheelchair on his own without slouching, and holds head up, follows commands, it s a slow recovery but he is doing a lot, and very determined, my sons a fighter and definitely improving.

THE SHEPHERD CENTER DID NOT EVEN GIVE HIM A CHANCE, BASICALLY TURNED DOWN, WITHOUT LETTING US KNOW WHY.

I have read other reviews some say people turned away because of a suicide attempt by the patient causing
Their medical situation.
Not our case my son has a 3 year old daughter which is his pride and joy and a good job and loving family
From what I seen he was determined to make a great life for him and his daughter.

Advice to shepherd center; if hospital gives a long term prognosis that somebody won t get much better, or they can t do any thing more at Hosp. That s fine that s where you are supposed to step in and do what Hosp. Can t do, such as all that the shepherd center has in specialty care/rehab.
If no beds available I understand, but at least give the family a reason why, show a little respect, I gave the Hosp. The idea because they didn t think about y all, I did, I ve heard many more good things than bad, about your services but ?? Y all didn t even give my son a chance, or tell us why.
I have private health insurance under the company I work for and we have Medicaid pending, so if how will we get paid for our services was the issue, he was covered.