The commissioners finally backed down and Berks Heim will remain in our hands. Seeing my own grandmother receive such dedicated care here makes this victory deeply personal for me. Thank you for staying by my side until we protected the residents and staff who call this place home.
March 5, 2018
Final supporters
We the undersigned, as concerned Berks County residents and taxpayers, direct the Berks County Commissioners to cease actions to sell Berks Heim to an outside Corporation. Based on the privatization of similar government-owned organization it is of utmost concern to the undersigned, that if sold the main focus would be to cut costs in an effort to gain profits and would not act in the manner that's in the best interest of the general public, especially the residents and more than 400 hardworking and compassionate employees, who care for the County's elderly.
Updates
January 24, 2018
I have been reading the stories from families who rely on Berks Heim and the fear in their words is exactly why I started this effort. We are currently preparing to bring these concerns directly to the commissioners because the quality of care for our elderly neighbors should never be traded for corporate profit.
January 24, 2018
The momentum behind this effort has moved beyond what I ever imagined possible. Seeing this many people rally to protect our neighbors and the staff at Berks Heim gives me so much hope for the future of our facility.
Reached 100 supporters
January 24, 2018
53 Comments
I could of put my father in a nursing home 2 blocks from my house, a convenience for me. I heard the best place for good quality care was Berks Heim, a 10 mile drive away. I’m glad I did, this place is different from all the rest. Good nurses, staff, that truly care. Please don’t privatize.
I work in a physicians office and patients from Berks Heim are some of the best cared-for nursing home patients! I would hate to see that change
I am a nurse at Berks Heim for 26 years! We give the best care to our residents. The County Home is an heirloom. Our residents will not receive the care they get now if sold, we have seen it too many times! Please reconsider for the love and care for our residents!!!
Look what is going at Cedar Haven in Lebanon Pa due them being privatized. Also don’t sell to stone barn holding that brought cedar haven and they’ve been on strike for 3 month and care has gone down hill since.
Nothing compares to the care at the Heim. The staff is the most caring and compassionate around. One parent at the Heim, the other at a Manor Care. Manor Care left my dad under wet blankets, no bath for a month, ignored a stroke and withheld pain meds for 48 hours. That would never happen at the Heim.
This is an excellent facility which should continue to be the public good it has been throughout its history. Berks County is fortunate to have the Heim and should do everything to keep it as a county facility. Everyone I talk to about this issue says they will gladly pay more in taxes to support the Heim as a community-owned and operated facility. There is no need to mess with success.
The floors are immaculate.
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The commissioners finally backed down and Berks Heim will remain in our hands. Seeing my own grandmother receive such dedicated care here makes this victory deeply personal for me. Thank you for staying by my side until we protected the residents and staff who call this place home.
March 5, 2018
Final supporters
We the undersigned, as concerned Berks County residents and taxpayers, direct the Berks County Commissioners to cease actions to sell Berks Heim to an outside Corporation. Based on the privatization of similar government-owned organization it is of utmost concern to the undersigned, that if sold the main focus would be to cut costs in an effort to gain profits and would not act in the manner that's in the best interest of the general public, especially the residents and more than 400 hardworking and compassionate employees, who care for the County's elderly.
Updates
January 24, 2018
I have been reading the stories from families who rely on Berks Heim and the fear in their words is exactly why I started this effort. We are currently preparing to bring these concerns directly to the commissioners because the quality of care for our elderly neighbors should never be traded for corporate profit.
January 24, 2018
The momentum behind this effort has moved beyond what I ever imagined possible. Seeing this many people rally to protect our neighbors and the staff at Berks Heim gives me so much hope for the future of our facility.
Reached 100 supporters
January 24, 2018
53 Comments
We have a family member in Berks Heim who was previously in another facility. The level of caring by the staff of Berks Heim is wonderful and her mental outlook has improved significantly. We cannot be happier. Berks Heim must be kept as it is now. The tax increase needed is "pocket change". There should not be a debate on keeping Berks Heim as it is now!
I could of put my father in a nursing home 2 blocks from my house, a convenience for me. I heard the best place for good quality care was Berks Heim, a 10 mile drive away. I’m glad I did, this place is different from all the rest. Good nurses, staff, that truly care. Please don’t privatize.
I work in a physicians office and patients from Berks Heim are some of the best cared-for nursing home patients! I would hate to see that change
I am a nurse at Berks Heim for 26 years! We give the best care to our residents. The County Home is an heirloom. Our residents will not receive the care they get now if sold, we have seen it too many times! Please reconsider for the love and care for our residents!!!
Look what is going at Cedar Haven in Lebanon Pa due them being privatized. Also don’t sell to stone barn holding that brought cedar haven and they’ve been on strike for 3 month and care has gone down hill since.
Nothing compares to the care at the Heim. The staff is the most caring and compassionate around. One parent at the Heim, the other at a Manor Care. Manor Care left my dad under wet blankets, no bath for a month, ignored a stroke and withheld pain meds for 48 hours. That would never happen at the Heim.
This is an excellent facility which should continue to be the public good it has been throughout its history. Berks County is fortunate to have the Heim and should do everything to keep it as a county facility. Everyone I talk to about this issue says they will gladly pay more in taxes to support the Heim as a community-owned and operated facility. There is no need to mess with success.
The floors are immaculate.
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We have a family member in Berks Heim who was previously in another facility. The level of caring by the staff of Berks Heim is wonderful and her mental outlook has improved significantly. We cannot be happier. Berks Heim must be kept as it is now. The tax increase needed is "pocket change". There should not be a debate on keeping Berks Heim as it is now!