Dr. Larry Joe Russell, of Hendersonville NC. According to the Hendersonville Times News, was the one who orchestrated the purchase of The Pardee care Center. The facility was owned by Henderson County and Margret Pardee Hospital. According to the Times News, Pardee got the money, ( over eight milloin dollars) for the sale. According to the paper, Pardee could not run the facility without losing money.
The paper said that Hendersonville Physicians and Associates were the buyers. This in itself is not totally true. There are plenty of other people who have their hands in the cookie jar. Most of them are not even local. According to the reviews, and what the locals say, the level of care is no where near what it was before.
I have been researching Dr. Russell for some time now, and I am alarmed at how many patients he must see in one day. He is, or was the medical director at The Laurels, in Hendersonville. He is also the main provider of " care " to many of the patients at most of the local nursing homes. According to what I can find, Dr Russell is a provider at : Pine Park, Beystone, The Laurels, Mountain Home Health and Rehab, Universal Healthcare, The Brian Center, Carolina Village, and most of the nursing homes in Henderson County. If a patient comes in to one of these facilities for rehab, or does not have an admitting Doctor, seems like you get Dr. Russell.
I have been doing research at the Henderson County Courthouse, and have copies of many death certificates signed by Larry Joe. Apparently, according to what I can tell, a good percentage of Larry Joe's patients die from " Failure To Thrive ". I looked that up, and it is most commonly used in pediatric instances of death. It also seems to be a sufficient reason to die, if you are older than sixty, and have Dr. Russell as your doctor!
My guess is that when a patient of Dr. Russells dies, he just pulls that out of his hat. If he actually saw his " patients " he may have more knowledge of their cause of death. But as you know, "old people die ". Most people dont even question the cause, they just take for granted that the doctors are honest. I question the real cause of death, and find it alarming, that the people who file these death certificates dont see anything unusual. The books of death certificates that I looked at, appeared to be written by Larry Joe Russell, with some entries by other authors.
If someone you love is in a nursing home, or dies, ask questions, review records, make tham accountable for what they do. If you or anyone you know, has any suspicions that someone they care about, was mistreated or died of something other than what they say, message me and I can tell you what to do. Lets stop them from just letting people die!!!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and the NCDHHS never cease to impress me with their arrogance, and ignorance!
This morning I called Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and asked to speak to someone about obtaining a copy of the nurse staffig schedules. I was told I needed to speak to a certain person, and that person was in a meeting. I left my name, and was told she would call me back after the meeting. To my surprise by this afternoon, I had still not heard from that person. I calld Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and was passed off to Lori Garren, assistant director of nursing. I told her that I would like a copy of the nurse staffing and the occupancy, during Mom's stay. Ms. Garren asked me who I represented? I told her I represented my dead Mother! She continued to tell me that they were not required to share that information to the public!!
I knew better, because I had recently read an article saying that they have to post that information every day in a public place at the facility. The article also said that they had to provide that information to anyone requesting it, ( even the public )by mail or phone. The records must be kept for eighteen months.
I then called the NCDHSR, and asked them if it was required for Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation to provide me the information. The person I was speaking with said no! I proceeded to tell her that I read the article, and it was a law, she still said no! I insisted, so she asked her boss, Rita Horton if it was required. Ms. Horton told her it was not required. I left a message on Rita Horton's voicemail leaving my number. Two hours later, she called me back. I asked her if there was such a law or not? Ms. Horton told me then that there was such a law, and gave me the statute! She asked me if I wanted to file a complaint. I did so on the phone, and she told me that sometimes they can make a call to the facility.
I then called Lori Garren at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and told her the statute and the number. Ms Garren then informed me that she was not the person I needed to talk to. Paul Shogren, the administrator was the person, who would handle that sort of thing. I reminded Ms Lori Garren, that I had left my number for Mr. Paul Shogren, and he had not called. She said " I gave him your number" and hung up.
I was somewhat surprised, and extremely amused, when I recieved a call from none other than Lori Garren. Ms Garren informed me that I could come pick up the records tomorrow!! They are so arrogant, they think I will back down when they act like they are right! "Read the laws you idiots" cause rest assured, I do!!
If something happens at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation or any nursing home, to someone you care about, dont give up. They will lie to you, they will change doccuments, they even have a cozy little arrangement with Pardee Hospital. Even the NCDHSR that oversees them is on their Christmas list. You cant bring someone back from the dead, but , you can do everything in your power to keep them from getting there!!
This morning I called Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and asked to speak to someone about obtaining a copy of the nurse staffig schedules. I was told I needed to speak to a certain person, and that person was in a meeting. I left my name, and was told she would call me back after the meeting. To my surprise by this afternoon, I had still not heard from that person. I calld Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and was passed off to Lori Garren, assistant director of nursing. I told her that I would like a copy of the nurse staffing and the occupancy, during Mom's stay. Ms. Garren asked me who I represented? I told her I represented my dead Mother! She continued to tell me that they were not required to share that information to the public!!
I knew better, because I had recently read an article saying that they have to post that information every day in a public place at the facility. The article also said that they had to provide that information to anyone requesting it, ( even the public )by mail or phone. The records must be kept for eighteen months.
I then called the NCDHSR, and asked them if it was required for Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation to provide me the information. The person I was speaking with said no! I proceeded to tell her that I read the article, and it was a law, she still said no! I insisted, so she asked her boss, Rita Horton if it was required. Ms. Horton told her it was not required. I left a message on Rita Horton's voicemail leaving my number. Two hours later, she called me back. I asked her if there was such a law or not? Ms. Horton told me then that there was such a law, and gave me the statute! She asked me if I wanted to file a complaint. I did so on the phone, and she told me that sometimes they can make a call to the facility.
I then called Lori Garren at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and told her the statute and the number. Ms Garren then informed me that she was not the person I needed to talk to. Paul Shogren, the administrator was the person, who would handle that sort of thing. I reminded Ms Lori Garren, that I had left my number for Mr. Paul Shogren, and he had not called. She said " I gave him your number" and hung up.
I was somewhat surprised, and extremely amused, when I recieved a call from none other than Lori Garren. Ms Garren informed me that I could come pick up the records tomorrow!! They are so arrogant, they think I will back down when they act like they are right! "Read the laws you idiots" cause rest assured, I do!!
If something happens at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation or any nursing home, to someone you care about, dont give up. They will lie to you, they will change doccuments, they even have a cozy little arrangement with Pardee Hospital. Even the NCDHSR that oversees them is on their Christmas list. You cant bring someone back from the dead, but , you can do everything in your power to keep them from getting there!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
SanStone Health, (Dr.)Larry Joe Russell, Christopher Sprenger, Michael Deloach. How much is a persons life worth to you? Do you ever wonder about the families of the people you let die in your facilities? How many lives would be saved by simply adding one CNA and one Nurse to each shift? Is it possible that you could still make money, actually taking care of your residents.
I read an article today that was talking about how profitable nursing homes were. They were saying how hospitals were actually buying nursing homes for the profit being made. Makes me wonder, what was Pardee Hospital thinking when they sold the Pardee Care Center to a bunch of hustlers like you. Was there more to this deal than meets the eye?
How can anyone just stand there and watch people die? Do you dream about all the deceased that could have been saved if there was just one more nurse on duty? My guess is that you dont even see these residents as people. I imagine that you see them as dolllars adding up in your bank accounts.
I'm not sure what kind of moron was running this facility for Margret Pardee Hospital before they sold it to you, but someone must have been skimming somewhere.
These types of places turn huge profits. If they didn't, why did Pardee Hospital have so many bidders. Who would invest over eight million dollars on something that is not going to make money? Kind of sounds a little strange to me. Maybe the Henderson County Comissioners had some sort of "special incentive" to sell the property.
Maybe ???
I read an article today that was talking about how profitable nursing homes were. They were saying how hospitals were actually buying nursing homes for the profit being made. Makes me wonder, what was Pardee Hospital thinking when they sold the Pardee Care Center to a bunch of hustlers like you. Was there more to this deal than meets the eye?
How can anyone just stand there and watch people die? Do you dream about all the deceased that could have been saved if there was just one more nurse on duty? My guess is that you dont even see these residents as people. I imagine that you see them as dolllars adding up in your bank accounts.
I'm not sure what kind of moron was running this facility for Margret Pardee Hospital before they sold it to you, but someone must have been skimming somewhere.
These types of places turn huge profits. If they didn't, why did Pardee Hospital have so many bidders. Who would invest over eight million dollars on something that is not going to make money? Kind of sounds a little strange to me. Maybe the Henderson County Comissioners had some sort of "special incentive" to sell the property.
Maybe ???
Sunday, November 25, 2012
NC Board of Nursing, NC Medical Board, NC DHHS, NC State Medical Examiners Office, all turn their heads while the wealthy owners of nursing homes, stand by and let people die. Sometimes according to the news, they even help people die. There are documented cases of these things happening. Apparently, they don't deserve to be mentioned on their Medicare.gov website.
Nursing homes have no fear of being disciplined because they own the politicians, at all levels.
Example, Majesty Health and Rehabilitation, in Easley SC. In June of 2012, the air conditioner went out in one of the wings. One of their residents died from excessive heat. According to Medicare.gov, they have not been penalized, or fined in the last three years. Is this an example of corruption, It sure seems funny to me, no penalties. Really!!!!!
Here is the link to the page:
http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/compare.aspx#cmprTab=0&cmprID=425018&stsltd=%20SC&loc=Easley%2C%20SC&lat=34.829838&lng=-82.60152060000001
Click on the penalties tab and see for yourself. Then click on the surveys and inspections tab, try to read what happened. They let a person die from the heat, they did not move the residents to the dining area or anywhere else they had air conditioning. They brought in fans! Here's one of the stories from the local media.
http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/nov/15/3/report-nursing-home-ar-4971637/
Can you believe they were not penalized by the NCDHHS? This home is owned by people that could surly afford to do something other than bring in fans and wet towels. This is an example of how little regard they have for human life. If this doesn't bother you, something is wrong.
This is an example of the kind of horror stories I have been reading for months. It happens all over. The people that own these homes are raking in the money. They are not being watched, and as you all know, "old people die". Things need to change, that's what this is about. Get involved now, don't wait till they kill someone you love. Comment, and I will tell you how to help.
Nursing homes have no fear of being disciplined because they own the politicians, at all levels.
Example, Majesty Health and Rehabilitation, in Easley SC. In June of 2012, the air conditioner went out in one of the wings. One of their residents died from excessive heat. According to Medicare.gov, they have not been penalized, or fined in the last three years. Is this an example of corruption, It sure seems funny to me, no penalties. Really!!!!!
Here is the link to the page:
http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/compare.aspx#cmprTab=0&cmprID=425018&stsltd=%20SC&loc=Easley%2C%20SC&lat=34.829838&lng=-82.60152060000001
Click on the penalties tab and see for yourself. Then click on the surveys and inspections tab, try to read what happened. They let a person die from the heat, they did not move the residents to the dining area or anywhere else they had air conditioning. They brought in fans! Here's one of the stories from the local media.
http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/nov/15/3/report-nursing-home-ar-4971637/
Can you believe they were not penalized by the NCDHHS? This home is owned by people that could surly afford to do something other than bring in fans and wet towels. This is an example of how little regard they have for human life. If this doesn't bother you, something is wrong.
This is an example of the kind of horror stories I have been reading for months. It happens all over. The people that own these homes are raking in the money. They are not being watched, and as you all know, "old people die". Things need to change, that's what this is about. Get involved now, don't wait till they kill someone you love. Comment, and I will tell you how to help.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sanstone Health, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. Just when you thought I had gone away, here I am again.
Thanksgiving, this time last year it was hard to feel thankful. Mom died on November 3,2011, the day she was supposed to be discharged. The family had gathered just weeks before for her funeral. The reality that Mom was not coming home from Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, was starting to sink in. My wife, two sons and I were headed to Atlanta to spend the holiday with my youngest sister and her family. It was a change from the usual family gathering at Moms, but she was gone and the family had been fragmenting since her death. We enjoyed the visit, and although Mom was gone we, still had lots to be thankful for.
This year as I am sitting here getting ready for the trek from Hendersonville to Atlanta. I am thinking of all the things I am thankful for. The thing I am most thankful for is that God blessed me with two wonderful parents.
Growing up was far from perfect, but my parents always loved us all. We were taught the value of hard work and honesty, but most of all we were taught not to give up. Mom had always worked in law offices, so we knew a lot about our rights. Pop had been in prison when we were young, so we also knew a lot about the consequences of breaking the law. Both of my parents are gone now, but neither are forgotten.
Consequences , thats what this is all about. Sanstone Health, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. There are consequences for what you are doing. The NCDHHS may not care how you operate, but rest assured someone does . Until I find them I will continue to post on this blog, and keep writing letters and making phone calls. I will not go away.
Thanksgiving, this time last year it was hard to feel thankful. Mom died on November 3,2011, the day she was supposed to be discharged. The family had gathered just weeks before for her funeral. The reality that Mom was not coming home from Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, was starting to sink in. My wife, two sons and I were headed to Atlanta to spend the holiday with my youngest sister and her family. It was a change from the usual family gathering at Moms, but she was gone and the family had been fragmenting since her death. We enjoyed the visit, and although Mom was gone we, still had lots to be thankful for.
This year as I am sitting here getting ready for the trek from Hendersonville to Atlanta. I am thinking of all the things I am thankful for. The thing I am most thankful for is that God blessed me with two wonderful parents.
Growing up was far from perfect, but my parents always loved us all. We were taught the value of hard work and honesty, but most of all we were taught not to give up. Mom had always worked in law offices, so we knew a lot about our rights. Pop had been in prison when we were young, so we also knew a lot about the consequences of breaking the law. Both of my parents are gone now, but neither are forgotten.
Consequences , thats what this is all about. Sanstone Health, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. There are consequences for what you are doing. The NCDHHS may not care how you operate, but rest assured someone does . Until I find them I will continue to post on this blog, and keep writing letters and making phone calls. I will not go away.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
SanStone, NCDHHS, NC Board of Nursing, NC Medical Board, NC State Medical Examiners Office.
I voted, I know this doesn't really cause any concern to any of the above listed agencies. They are protected by the corrupt politicians that are controlled by the very people they work for.
It should cause them some concern, because I intend to be a constant source of aggravation to these people in political office. I intend to research all the winners and inform the public where their money came from.
The healthcare industry is a major political contributor and has great influence in the political arena. I am not saying , that all politicians are in someones pocket, well maybe I am. The cost of getting elected these days is well beyond the reach of the average citizen. So when you vote, consider where your candidate gets their money. Does their sponsorship affect your life in a negative or positive fashion.
I know the decision Mom made to have the surgery, was mostly based on her fear of what would happen to medicare. That decision, eventually cost her her life.
I know the decision Mom made to have the surgery, was mostly based on her fear of what would happen to medicare. That decision, eventually cost her her life.
When you vote, consider if the people you are voting for would care if you live or die? Are they really there to serve the public, or are they there to serve the people who contribute the most to getting them elected? I am sure there are a small number of people who are running for office who intend to do good.
I'm not sure they will be able to accomplish anything without compromising their integrity, and beliefs.
I'm not sure they will be able to accomplish anything without compromising their integrity, and beliefs.
Americans live in fear of politicians. We can't do anything without first getting permission from some local or national agency. What are you getting for your vote? Are you getting freedom? Are you getting your voice heard? I propose that you are getting very little if anything for your vote, that is unless you are a major shareholder in one of the big corporations that own our government.
When you vote, make it count. Democrat or Republican, makes no difference. Vote for the one who will do the best for our country, town, school board, or whatever. Just hold them accountable for the promises they make.
Lets all hope that this time next year, we're not sitting in the woods somewhere, hiding and hoping to catch something slower than us, for dinner. Or hoping the wealthy hunters don't find us. Hunger Games anyone ?
When you vote, make it count. Democrat or Republican, makes no difference. Vote for the one who will do the best for our country, town, school board, or whatever. Just hold them accountable for the promises they make.
Lets all hope that this time next year, we're not sitting in the woods somewhere, hiding and hoping to catch something slower than us, for dinner. Or hoping the wealthy hunters don't find us. Hunger Games anyone ?
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Mom died one year ago today. It's still hard to comprehend, how someone who was doing so well, would just stop breathing.
The doctor who signed her death certificate, Larry Joe Russell, told me his reason for the cause of death, was Mom's declining health. Then he backed up and said " no wait, your Mom was getting better. Then hewent on to say something about her age (76), and several different health conditions, that Mom did not have.
No one has yet been able to offer any explanation as to what might have caused this sudden unexpected death. "Old people die" I've heard that more than you can imagine! I know life is not promised to us. We are not guranteed tomorrow. That still does not answer the questions surrounding Mom's death.
I am not a radical extreme type of person. I am fairly reasonable, but when things dont add up, I need to find out why.
All of the people who could have helped determine what happened, have ignored my concerns. The NCDHHS, NC State Medical Board, NC State medical examiners office, NC Board of Nursing, Pardee Hospital, and the people at Hendersnville Health and Rehabilitation.
This morning, we are going to meet at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, in honor of Mom.
Help make a difference, if someone tells you that "old people die" dont just accept that. Ask questions and get the truth if you can. Hold these places accountable for their actions, or lack of actions!
What do you consider "old".
The doctor who signed her death certificate, Larry Joe Russell, told me his reason for the cause of death, was Mom's declining health. Then he backed up and said " no wait, your Mom was getting better. Then hewent on to say something about her age (76), and several different health conditions, that Mom did not have.
No one has yet been able to offer any explanation as to what might have caused this sudden unexpected death. "Old people die" I've heard that more than you can imagine! I know life is not promised to us. We are not guranteed tomorrow. That still does not answer the questions surrounding Mom's death.
I am not a radical extreme type of person. I am fairly reasonable, but when things dont add up, I need to find out why.
All of the people who could have helped determine what happened, have ignored my concerns. The NCDHHS, NC State Medical Board, NC State medical examiners office, NC Board of Nursing, Pardee Hospital, and the people at Hendersnville Health and Rehabilitation.
This morning, we are going to meet at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, in honor of Mom.
Help make a difference, if someone tells you that "old people die" dont just accept that. Ask questions and get the truth if you can. Hold these places accountable for their actions, or lack of actions!
What do you consider "old".
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