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Review of Hospice Austin Christopher Hou...

I want to start by saying it is a beautiful facili...

I want to start by saying it is a beautiful facility. I do believe this place was founded under real values of love and care of the sick needing a place to be in the end. But it must have changed over time. The rooms are huge, gardens and fountains are also beautiful.

I m leaving a review because my mom (now deceased) asked me to. She was only 63. She had cancer. She was a very sweet, reasonable, kind person but felt incredibly disrespected and almost hated during her short stay. Her family is/was also very kind to staff. She cried every time I left for the evening because the staff would ignore her. She would call my cell frantically saying no one would respond to her. One day she said a nurse threw a blanket at her when she said she was cold, and said can t you reach it?!. I m a nurse and I could never imagine that. hated leaving her there.

She also felt that no one should be treated like that near death. A peaceful exit should be granted no matter what. Just a few days after getting referred out of the hospital to what she thought was going to be her final place (Christopher House) she was forced out she of Christopher House and she died 3 days later on September 7 2017 of cancer at age 63. She was judged there because she still wanted to eat dinner (barely), and wasn t in a coma. Again, this post is on behalf of my mom. She was a sweet and lovely lady. She didn t deserve to be judged for still being able to eat a little. She was about to die. They just further aggravated the situation. It s sad. I had heard such good things.

I m sharing to help those who haven t chosen a final place for their dearest loved one. I do hope Christopher House improves their ways, because I see potential. Love to you all.