Two years ago, the state fined the home, then known as MeadowbrookTerrace, $1,500 for poor care. Last year, the state fined the nursing homeat 8200 Litchford St.$6,000.
The nursing home now has a new name, Windsor House of Raleigh, andnew management, but last week a team of state inspectors found many of the same old problems.
Everett Bailey's mother lives at Windsor House of Raleigh and has livedthere since it was Meadowbrook Terrace. Bailey says not much has changed.
Bailey says he has complained repeatedly to management and to the state,but his complaints have not brought changes. Bailey says he still seesbedsores, poor hygiene and evidence of insufficient staff.
Steve White, the state's chief of licensure, says the Windsor House hasuntil August 14 to substantially clean up its act or face the loss of Medicare and Medicaid dollars.
With space in the state's nursing homes at a premium, Bailey says no one wouldbe well served if Windsor House were forced shut its doors.
The home's administrator, Ray Davis, had no comment on the recent inspection. The state will not release details of its findings for twoweeks.
There are several things you can do if you need to find a nursing home fora loved one. First, contact your local ombudsman at the state departmenton aging. Then ask for survey results on the facility. Check to see ifthere have been any recent complaints and find out what else to look forin a good nursing home. You can reach the department of aging at919-733-3983.
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