Rocky Mountain Assisted Living – Lakewood

My Dad was recently a three-day tenant of the Rocky Mountain Assisted Living facility at Quincy and Wadsworth. Long-time Alzheimer's sufferer, he was placed on the 10th of October, and passed away at the facility sometime in the early morning hours of October 13th. While we do not blame the facility for his death, we are questioning his treatment (and ours) in the hours AFTER. We were NEVER contacted by ANY staff at the home. We have no actual time of passing, as a coroner was not called to the home, and it was obvious by the time my brother found him on the camera inside his room and showed up at his room at 5:30am, that rigor mortis had already set in (which takes hours). A coroner was never called to the home. The entire day of his death none of us were contacted by the home - at all. Nor the day after that, nor the day after that. Their chosen form of communication is via TEXT. As stated, my brother found him on the floor, via a small video camera in his room, and called the home himself. Upon his arrival at the facility, my dad was completely bare (save for a diaper) on the floor (for at least an hour - probably more), completely uncovered. He covered Dad himself, with the comforter from his bed. The home is blaming the paramedics for not calling us (they did not), while RMAL were the ones charged with Dad's well being. We had been told they check rooms each hour during the night, which is evidently not the case. To add insult to injury, all bodily fluids from my dad were on his sheets, crumpled up and left in a large pile in the middle of the bed for us to remove and dispose of ourselves - none of this was bagged. This is considered Bio-Hazardous Human Waste by the state of Colorado, and yet, it was left to lay in a fully occupied facility for three days before we removed it ourselves. THINK TWICE BEFORE LEAVING YOUR LOVED ONE TO THE CARE OF RMAL Lakewood!What do you like most about living here? Answer: My father died under their watch. No phone calls…left to lay bare on the floor, uncovered. Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies? Answer: No Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing? Answer: Yes How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5) Answer: 3 Are special diets handled well? Answer: Yes Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences? Answer: No How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents? Answer: N/a How was the units offered in this community? Answer: Adequate Do you feel safe living in this community? Answer: No How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events? Answer: Horribly Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges? Answer: Yes Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options? Answer: No Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in? Answer: Lack of compassion and honesty