Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Beachwood — Attraction in Beachwood

So, this place! I'm not sure where to even start so, I will just dive in. I had a complicated back surgery that did not go quite as planned. Much of the bone was taken away to the rear and sides of my spinal cord. Eight screws and rods were replaced in my back to hopefully fuse together T-11 through L-3 levels.

I was in the hospital for one week and one day then transferred to the Cleveland Clinic rehabilitation Hospital at Beachwood. I had a lot that was not going well for for me when I entered there. I was in a lot of pain and needed lots of help just shifting around in my bed. Toileting and basic hygiene were very embarrassing for me but, the staff was beyond compassionate. Keeping me safe and clean seemed no more difficult or extraordinary to the staff there than keeping my water cup filled with ice and water. They were all exceedingly genuinely nice and companionate. I cannot imagine a person doing what the nurses and their aides did there unless they had a love for their work, their patients ...or both!

I swear that one of their nurses aides , "Nikki", had to have been trained by Santa Claus himself! Somehow or another, she was able to come into my room, empty my urinal, clean it, and pop it back onto my bed railing and never once woke me up! She told me that if she was in my bed instead of me, that's the way she would want to be treated.

Earlier on, one of the nurses , Dimitriy, was so concerned about me getting a good night's sleep, I think he posted a guard outside my room with instructions not to let anybody inside until daybreak!

Now, about the therapists...

Just like the nurses and aides and other technicians, the therapy staff is also world-class! Dan was my occupational therapist and Emily was my physical therapist for the duration during the week. Their attention to detail, my pain levels, my progress, and my abilities, and my deficiencies are legendary. I know they did not just think about me while they were on the job. I had a specific issue getting my left leg to behave while I was walking. Emily told me that she had been thinking about that the night before! Seriously!? She was thinking about my issues during her own time off!?! I know Dan was doing the same thing too.

These two exceptional people transitioned me from wincing in pain at the thought of movement ....to making a five and a half hour car ride to my home, and walking up a flight of steps to my bedroom and bathroom all in a period of less than three weeks.

If you NEED rehab, this is THE place to go. Truthfully, while I do not miss being stuck five and a half hours from my home, I can humbly say that I profoundly miss the people (Nikkia, Nikki, Dimitriy, Tina, Amber, Marsha, Stephanie, Tom, Dan , Emily, Ron, Steve, etc.) I met and worked with while...

After a major heart surgery my father was placed under the care of the wonderful staff at CC Rehab Beachwood. He came in unable to move his left leg and unable to get out of bed. He walked out of this building in a few weeks. The credit for this feat goes to the amazing staff at this facility. The physical therapists here are second to none.

Steve - A kind and caring gentleman with very innovative ideas to get you moving. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

Nicole - Caring seems like not enough to describe her. Not only was she a great therapist, but she assisted with day to day tasks to make him comfortable and clean.

Sarah - Very kind and caring. Extremely humorous and extremely knowledgeable.

Jamie - It was unbelievable that she was just a student. So smart and caring. Felt like she had been doing this for years. Very sweet and caring.

Katie - Awesome. Extremely experienced and knows how to make progress happen!

Chaundra - Life of the building. She had an excellent energy to her. That kept even the saddest days positive.

Justin - The fun guy! He keeps everyone entertained.

The nursing staff was also very sweet and adjusting.

Crystal - She may be a nurse assistant but she was the most dependable person in the building. Always on the spot and always on the run. Truly caring and wants everyone to get the best care possible from the bottom of her heart.

Niccichia - Very kind and friendly. It was almost like we were family!!!

Ezinne - Very helpful and kind!

Jodi - Remarkable. She made sure we received care and were always being taken care of. A loving human being.

The staff here will get you out of here and make you feel loved and like family every minute spent here.

We thank God every day we were placed under the care of such an...

This facility is top-notch all the way. The therapists are professional, caring, intuitive, and display much needed senses of humor during what is an anxiety filled and often very painful time of life for most patients. The gym is a wonderful airy space, equipped with therapeutic workout tools, and alive with sights and sounds of encouraging words and the rolling wheels of walkers, wheelchairs, and computer tables! The care you receive from the nursing staff is exceptional. They maintain a prompt schedule of monitoring your vitals regularly, passing medications on time, and making certain that you are comfortable and your pain is being managed. They are very aware that in order for you to keep an active rehab schedule, your pain must be managed. The doctors visit you every day, both an internist and a therapy team doctor. They make certain you are progressing and healing well, ordering tests, xrays, bloodwork, and medications as needed. They do an excellent job of monitoring your medical care. The dietary staff does a wonderful job also. It's tough these days with supply shortages, to keep menus varied and palatable. I enjoyed all of my meals there. Even the supplements were varied and plentiful. The housekeeping staff does an outstanding job of maintaining the building, the patient rooms, the gym, and the meeting rooms. It's a constant battle and they're at it each and every day, always kind, always considerate and thoughtful. I just really have to commend the administration, as well as the entire staff of the Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital. I have received excellent care, and I wish that everyone in need of acute care and rehabilitation would have the opportunity that I have had to experience this wonderful place. I'm so grateful....