Short back story: my mum has severe MS so is virtually paralysed but uses an electric scooter. She is fully compus mentis, although has always been difficult. She’s 73 and has been living in a fantastic home for the last 3 years.
The powers that be want to move those on nursing care to another building. It’s a huge complex, known as a village with all the social activities going on. It’s quite amazing.
But..they want to save money by amalgamating nursing with other (psychiatric) nurses away from the main hub and with virtually impossible access. They have said they will provide porters and change doorways etc but they have form (understandably) for not always having staff.
My mum goes to occasional evening activities and eats in the main dining room which is a central part of her routine.
There is a possibility, although it seems unlikely that she could remain where she is, with the careers she knows but she needs two staff and equipment to move her. I foresee problems, IF that even happens.
The relatives of the few residents who are affected and have met management who will not budge and they are now procrastinating meeting individual families
Basically they are sacrificing the few to provide more/some nursing care in the future.
Other care homes are not really an option.
AIBU?