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My mom, brothers and I were seeking a place for my dad for respite....to give my mom a break. We had originally chose Clare Bridge in Schenectady which was absolutely horrible. We took my dad out after 5 days of his 2 week stay for lack of appropriate care and correct administration of his meds. We were very nervous about attempting another respite, but my mom is primary caretaker for my dad and elderly as well. She needed a real break from the daily stressors of caring for her husband with advanced alzheimers. We learned about Pine Valley Home through A Place for Mom. Being very hesitant about it, we met the owner and decided to try it for a week. We were very happy with the choice. Molly is very caring and attentive to her residents. It is based in a home setting instead of an institution. Dad did well!!!!! If a loved one is unable to be in the comfort of their own home, Pine valley Home is the next best thing.

I am just speechless reading the other reviews for Thompson House at Northern Dutchess hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. I have just returned to my home after spending a month at Thompson House. There are not words to express the gratitude and affection I have the entire staff on the Beekman Wing and the physical and occupational therapists I worked with at this exceptional facility. The level of care, compassion, and professionalism I not only experienced personally but with observation of other patients could not merit higher praise. Even the longest shifts with the most difficult Patients proved to me that each and every patient received the kindest and Deeply committed care from the nurses and aids. I had a fractured hip and femur from a fall. Although I had no idea what to expect and was wary and apprehensive, I returned home walking and doing stairs with the aid of a cane. I felt safe, well cared for, informed and saddened to leave such a positive atmosphere staffed with the truly dedicated personal. I will also say that although clean, the interiors could certainly use updating especially standing next to the facilities of its sister Northern Dutchess Hospital! And although with a lot of thought and effort on the kitchens part, the food could stand some uplifting with more interesting salads and crisper vegetables And just a note, why not develop better relationships with the many exceptional restaurants of Rhinebeck to deliver meals to patients on a non restricted diet. A little choice of other options can make a prolonged stay a lot easier to bear. I hope my experience will counter balance the negative reviews I have just read and found to have no relevance at all to the month I spent there. With gratitude, [name removed]