SanStone, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation ,Michael Deloach, Christopher Sprenger,  Dr. Larry Joe Russell, Susan Habel RN, Lara Mooney LPN, Cookie Romeo, and NCDHHS. It has become obvious to me that the people in your "care", are nothing more than billing codes and case numbers. I am writing this to let you know that they are more than that to their families and loved ones. They are Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Mothers, Fathers, Aunts, Uncles, Husbands, Wives and friends.
Yesterday I went by my Mothers house, that is being foreclosed on by the bank. The house is empty, due to a fire last January 21. As the administrator of Mom's estate, I am coordinating the repairs, and went by to see what progress was done. The house is completely empty, the contents thrown in a dumpster out front, due to smoke damage. In one bedroom it was strange to see that someone had placed a one piece Nativity on the empty book shelf.
The rest of  the house was cold and empty. My wife and son and I walked from room to room surveying the progress and the existing damage. I cant tell you what was going through their minds, but I was overcome by sadness.
 Then I went into what was the dining room, where we had gathered with the entire family for Christmas, Easter, and other special days over the years. There on the wall, were all the names of the kids in the family, with a line and a date to see how they had grown over the years. It was all I could do to keep it together as I saw my sons name and date by a line that was maybe three feet high, and I looked at him now at close to five feet. I took several pictures of that wall. To all those names Mom was much more than a billing code. She was the center of all of those lives.
All the grandchildren, and great grandchildren , Kenzie was the highest name on the wall, and Clancy was the lowest. Daniel, Aiden, Bradley, Erin, Adam, Kaylee, Lily, each had multiple lines on the wall. Those are the ones that were local, then there is Lee, Ben and Nick in Georgia, and Julia, and Brianna both grown up by the time the wall began.
I'm sure that your nursing homes and staff are responsible for ending more family walls than I can imagine. I hope that all of the people listed in the first line, dream of walls full of names and dates with the little lines, telling the family histories of the people that died in their care. If that were the case, Dr. Larry Joe Russell would never sleep!!

SanStone is at it again. According to a January 12 article in the Hendersonville Times News, they are building a new nursing home in Mills River. Mills River Health and Rehabilitation. From what I can tell, they are replacing the old Beystone Health and Rehabilitation. Beystone is located on the grounds of Fletcher Academy across from Park Ridge Hospital.
All I can say is, something smells a little fishy. According to a previous Times News article, SanStone is partnering with Fletcher Academy in this venture. What does a private High School have to do with a nursing home? Could it be that being partners with a "non profit" high school, provides some sort of tax loophole? That would be my guess.
According to Medicare.gov, Beystone has a one star rating, much below average. I read an inspection report, where they left a woman in the same soiled clothes for almost three whole days. I guess it should be comforting to know that they are promising the same " quality of care " in the new facility. At least Granma will be sitting there in a new building, with fancy lighting, in her food stained clothes! Come on people, wake up. SanStone , who are they? The Times News says they are an Asheville based company. I would seriously question that fact.
Mills River, soon to be home to the new Sierra Nevada brewery, and another Sanstone death resort. Look these people up. Who are they really? Are they an Asheville based company, or a subsidy of some company in somewhere like Ohio? I know SanStone has a really nice office in Biltmore Park, but I have been there several times, and have never seen anyone there.
All I can say, is based on what information is public, be prepared to hear a lot of sirens at night. And don't be surprised when someone's mother or father " escapes " and shows up at the Sierra Nevada brewery in their soiled clothes, looking for the tasting room!
As for the nursing home itself, I wager they are planning on moving all the old beds and furniture  from Beystone to the brand new building. They will file a certificate of need with the NCDHHS. They will get a little help from their friends at DHHS, and they will have a new facility, full of antiquated beds and equipment. Someone is definitely getting rich off the elderly in Henderson County NC. Is it Christopher Sprenger and Michael Deloach, or is it some investment company in Ohio? Anyone know for sure?

SanStone, Dr. Larry Joe Russell , Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation , Pardee Hospital, NC Medical Board, NC Board of Nursing, NC State Medical Examiners Office. NC Pharmacy Board. The one thing they all have in common, is that I filed a complaint with or against all of them. The other thing they all have in common, is that none of them found or did anything wrong.
I have read countless articles and spent hours and hours researching the laws and rules that govern them. There are obvious violations, and some not so obvious. The one thing for sure is that the agencies governing them do not care. As long as the money continues to flow, they will continue to ignore the violations.
I know of instances where patients were dropped, and they died ten days later. I looked up their death certificates and the cause of death listed by Larry Joe, Failure to thrive and dementia! There was actually an amended death certificate that listed the cause of death as subdural hemorrhage. I would assume that a real doctor would have noticed something wrong. I have done research, and a simple test of pupil dilation would have been reason for more tests.
I have talked to many people that have stories about their loved ones. I cant think of one that has anything good to say. My opinion, is that if you can survive the lack of care at one of SanStone's facilities, you truly deserve to live. Only the strongest survive, and believe me , if they survive, they sure deserve a better life.
I am currently in contact with someone in the media, who wants to tell the story. If you have any suspicions, that something isn't right, let your voice be heard. If you have specific knowledge that laws have been broken, or if you work or worked for someone who broke these laws, contact me. I will assist you in following the channels to get something done. Please do something. Together we have enough power to make a difference. You can contact me at 828-697-6823. Leave your name and number, and I will contact you. I will not disclose your name or any personal information. Make a difference, its time to stand up to these money hungry pigs, and honor the loved ones we have lost.

SanStone , Dr Larry Joe Russell

When you think of Christmas, you have to think of family. You have to have memories of your childhood, and most of all your parents. This Christmas was different from those of the past. Mom died November 3, 2011, last year was the first Christmas without her . Traditions were gone, and I was not exactly sure how to start new ones.
Mom's house always meant food and lots of people. There were all the children running around opening gifts, random hugs from family and friends. There was a feeling that you belonged there, and that no matter what was happening in your life, it was all ok. No one was ever in a hurry to leave after the meal, or the gift exchange. We were a family.
This year, my family and I went to Florida on Christmas Day. Home just didn't feel right to me. There was something missing, and I could not seem to get in the spirit of the season. I hope my wife and two sons understand what was wrong with me. Mom was gone, and I just wanted to run away, I felt if we were somewhere else, it might be better.
 My Mom loved Florida, she loved the beaches, the different cultures and the food. As I made the drive, memories of my Mom, and my childhood passed through my mind. Special times crammed into the car with my brother and sisters. Always a new adventure to be had.
I am now responsible for my family's Christmas memories. My hope is that I can do half as good as my parents. I promise my family, that next year will be different. I will never forget my Mom, or Dad ,and  I will do my best to honor them both.
I will continue to do whatever I can to expose the terrible things that happen at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation.  Dr. Larry Joe Russell will always be on my radar. Sooner or later, people will realize what you are doing. I will not stop looking until you are exposed! That's my promise to you in honor of my Mom.
  February 2, 1935 - November 3, 2011

Corruption: Impairment of integrity, virtue , or moral principle.
Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, SanStone, and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. Has your integrity, virtue, or moral principal been impaired?
 

Hendersonville Health and Rehab, Pardee Hospital, Mountain Home Health and Rehab, Life Care Center of Hendersonville, Park Ridge Health, Brian Center of Hendersonville, Universal Health Care of Fletcher, The Laurels of Hendersonville, Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Carolina Village Medical Center, Carolina Village Care Center, and Elizabeth House of Hendersonville.
Dr. Larry Joe Russell of Hendersonville North Carolina signed death certificates of residents at all of these facilities this year. The majority of them show the cause of death as, "Failure to Thrive".
Hendersonville Health and Rehab and Mountain Home Health and Rehab, are close in number for the top of the list.
I found one death certificate for a "patient" of  Dr. Russell's, that listed the cause of death as "Failure to thrive". However for some reason, Dr. Harold Poston (one of the medical examiners at Pardee Hospital) amended the cause of death. According to Dr. Poston the "patient", died from a cerebral hemorrhage, as the result of a fall. I wonder how Larry Joe missed that one?? I spoke to Dr. Poston when Mom died, his reply to me was, " I'm not going to get involved in this".Wait a minute Dr. Poston, isn't that your job?? If someone suspects that the cause of death is not as stated, shouldn't you "get involved" ? If so, there wouldn't be so many of Dr. Russell's patients," failing to thrive".
But wait Dr. Poston, if you actually did your job, Larry Joe and his buddies may not contribute to Pardee Hospital's yearly golf tournament!
Maybe if he actually saw the bodies of his "patients" that die, he may actually know what killed them! I guess if they get dropped or fall at Hendersonville Health and Rehab, that would directly affect his income. Larry Joe is listed on the Securities and Exchange Commission as one of the shareholders of Hendersonville Health and Rehab. That may have something to do with the long list of people who fail to thrive there. If they were being dropped by the nursing staff, or they are falling due to the fact that no one is helping them to the bathroom, that would be bad for business.
I strongly suggest that if Dr. Russell signed the death certificate of one of your relatives, ask questions. Ask if a nurse dropped them, or ask if they might have taken a little fall, that didn't bear mentioning by the nurse on duty! This kind of thing happens, a lot more than you could imagine.
I have copies of thirty four death certificates signed by Dr. Russell, twenty of those have " failure to thrive" listed as cause of death. Five at Hendersonville Health and Rehab, four at Mountain Home health and Rehab, two at Lifecare Center of Hendersonville, one at The Laurels of Hendersonville, one at Park Ridge Health, two at Sunnybrook Assisted living, one at Carolina Village, one at Universal Health Care in Fletcher, and one at The Brian Center of Hendersonville.
Really!!!
       Dr. Poston and the rest of the medical examiners at Pardee Hospital. Do you see a pattern here??

This article exemplifies the AAFP 2004 Annual Clinical Focus on caring for America’s aging population.

 In elderly patients, failure to thrive describes a state of decline that is multifactorial and may be caused by chronic concurrent diseases and functional impairments. Manifestations of this condition include weight loss, decreased appetite, poor nutrition, and inactivity. Four syndromes are prevalent and predictive of adverse outcomes in patients with failure to thrive: impaired physical function, malnutrition, depression, and cognitive impairment. Initial assessments should include information on physical and psychologic health, functional ability, socioenvironmental factors, and nutrition. Laboratory and radiologic evaluations initially are limited to a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid-stimulating hormone level, urinalysis, and other studies that are appropriate for an individual patient. A medication review should ensure that side effects or drug interactions are not a contributing factor to failure to thrive. The impact of existing chronic diseases should be assessed. Interventions should be directed toward easily treatable causes of failure to thrive, with the goal of maintaining or improving overall functional status. Physicians should recognize the diagnosis of failure to thrive as a key decision point in the care of an elderly person. The diagnosis should prompt discussion of end-of-life care options to prevent needless interventions that may prolong suffering.

Sanstone , Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, Dr. Larry Joe Russell.
 I often sit and wonder what Mike Deloach, Chris Sprenger, and Larry Joe Russell, are doing at a certain point in time. I am sitting here thinking about my mother. I am thinking about how much I miss her. I am thinking about the impact of her loss and how it affects my entire family. Mom was the glue that held the family together. As I sit here, I have one sister that I have not spoken to in at least six months. There are grand children and great grandchildren, that are missing their grandma or great grandma. There are the five of us brothers and sisters , that are missing their Mother.
I'm pretty sure, that the Sprengers, Mike Deloach, and Larry Joe, couldn't recognize my Mother if she walked right past them. They don't care. As they gather with their respective families, to celebrate Christmas, I wonder if they think about all the deceased, that passed through their homes. I wonder if they have any conscious at all.
My family and I will celebrate Christmas this year, as we always do. the only exception, is that Mom wont be there, hings will not be the same. They will never be the same again.
I read an obituary today in the Times News. I'm pretty sure it was the relative of friends of someone I work with. The family was having problems with the care she was receiving at a local nursing home. I tried to reach them while she was still alive, because after they die, no one cares
I assure everyone, I care. I am here to make a difference. I know that my Mother is gone. I know I cant bring her back, no matter what. I also know as long as these crooks are allowed to prosper, things will never change.
 I need your help. If you know of any abuse or mistreatment of our seniors, I need you! You can help me change the way our seniors are treated in the future. Trust me, after they are gone, there is nothing you can do. The living have a voice, that must be heard. Please comment or feel free to call me at 828-808--6343. As a group we can change things, if we try. My Mother did not die, just to make these bastards richer.

NC Medical Board , Of course they found no reason to validate my complaint.
If Dr. Russell was as good at practicing medicine as he is lying, a whole lot of people would still be alive!!
Seems that after my initial inquiry into the cause of My mothers death, Dr. Russell discovered several reasons for my Mother to die! When I spoke to Dr. Russell, he failed to mention to me any of the causes he states to the NC Medical Board . Nor did he mention any of them on the death certificate!
I guess when I questioned his diagnosis, he went and did some research. I don't think he actually ever even saw my Mother. I suppose he did his research enough to pick what he knew would get him off the hook with the medical Board. He's not about to get off the hook with me.
If he had been there and seen my mother lying there dead on that table, I don't think he would have known who she was. I guess to him they all look alike!
Dr. Larry Joe Russell is nothing more than a parasite. He is making his fortune, signing death certificates, for patients he more than likely hasn't even seen. I have copies of so many death certificates he has signed, they wont fit in a folder. I had to get a filing cabinet ! Seems most of Dr. Russell's  patients " fail to thrive ", while Dr. Larry Joe is thriving beyond belief.
This scumbag is the kind of person, nobody will stand behind, when it hits the fan. It will hit the fan sooner or later, and the truth will come out.
Was Dr. Russell your doctor, or did he sign your loved one's death certificate. If so I would ask questions, did they fall? Were they dropped? Were they given the wrong medicine? I would say there's a 50 % chance either way! Are you willing to gamble with your life, or your parents life? If so Dr. Russell's your guy! You have better odds of winning the lottery!
Please excuse my bitterness, but I believe, if my Mother had never seen the inside of Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation or Dr. Larry Joe Russell, she would be here for Christmas. If this man is your doctor, make sure you have a will!!