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Althea Woodland Nursing Home
Althea Woodland Nursing Home
(3 Reviews)
1000 Daleview Dr Silver Spring, MD 20901
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(3 Reviews)
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Recommended
3.5 star average for Recommended
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
When it was time for my mother to be discharged from the hospital I was given the usual list of available rehab/nursing facility. It was right before the 4th of July weekend and I called seven places on that list, only to have two call me back. One was Julia from Althea Woodland Nursing Home & Rehabilitation, not only did she call me back and invite me to visit the facility, but she also went to the hospital to visit my mother. (That spoke volumes to me). She took the time to assess my mother’s and my needs and or expectations. Julia made all arrangements with the hospital for my mother’s arrival and they allowed me to come in prior to set-up her room.
Due to the fact that this was my mother’s third visit to a nursing facility….since she had her stroke two years ago. And the other two experiences were horrible!!! (night terrors; bed sores, laying in vomit, wet for hours, informed of her discharge date the day of her discharge). I knew firsthand the only way to see true facility (minus the smoke and mirrors) was to visit my mother all times of the day and in the middle of the night… And due to prior experiences, sometimes I just needed to lay my eyes on her!!!!
I found the staff at Althea Woodland to be warm, welcoming and informative. The staff never portrayed themselves as if this was just a job and they were there to do their eight and hit the gate. The facility was always clean free of urine smell on both floors even were the permanent residents resided. If you rang the bell and there was going to be a wait, someone from the nursing staff came in to advise the reasoning for the wait or to see if the situation could wait. The phone was always answered and/or phone calls were always returned in a timely fashion. Whenever a doctor’s appointment was made for my mother a member of the staff always accompanied her. Other rehab/nursing facility sent my mother alone with the transportation driver and I was never even informed that she was leaving the facility!
The activity staff at Althea Woodland always had something going on, not just a colorful calendar of events. I personally witnessed residents’ in the hallway going to the multipurpose room, residents’ playing cards, listening to music, cook outs and bedtime rituals. My mother informed me of ice cream socials, movie nights, pizza parties and all types of religious services.
My mother was at Althea Woodland for a little less than ninety days for rehab. They’re rehab department was amazing, my mother is now strong enough to transfer to a chair and sit up for hours without complaint or pain. To see my mother regain some mobility and her confidence is AMAZING!!!! We furthermore found that the confusion did come from her stoke, but from her inability to get the air out of her lungs, causing CO2 build-up in her body. At the other two facilities I had to visit my mother daily to insure her well-being and daily she cried when I had leave her… At Althea Woodland my mother insured me that she was ok so I didn’t have to visit her daily. My mother was so well taken care of that she cried when she had to leave!!!! She may not remember everyone’s name, red head, honey roasted peanuts, pony tail, ladybug, short guy, bib guy and list goes on. Yet she speaks of them all with such fondness.
I ’am truly grateful to the Woodland crew for taking care of the person who took care of me!!
by lillian xxx.xxx.94.73
October 14, 2015
It took four days for the doctor to refer my husband to a hospital. He had a severe infection with his COPD. The doctor was rude and very stoic. The nursing staff said they gave him my messages; however, my husband was very ill and stayed in the hospital six days after this incident. I did not allow him back..
Also, during renovation the dust in my husband's room was unreal considering the fact that he had difficulty breathing.

The nursing and aids were very pleasant.
by Worried Wife xxx.xxx.56.210
October 12, 2014
Was this senior care facility easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Would you refer a friend or family member to this senior care facility?
Yes, I'm going tell everyone about them. I absolutely love this place!
Did the staff at this senior care facility ever take personal phone calls when they were supposed to be helping you?
They would never do that! Their full attention is always on me.
Was this senior care facility's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did the staff at this senior care facility seem up-to-date with the current advancements in their field?
They seemed to know enough
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.213.217
September 18, 2014
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1000 Daleview Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901