Luckily, I had the opportunity to tour Encompass Rehab prior to my surgery, so I already knew exactly what the facility looked like before being admitted. I also did my own research online, and from the moment you walk through the doors, you can tellāif you ever need rehab, this is absolutely the place to be.
I was in contact with Micaela and Jill from the admissions team. Jill did a fantastic job reassuring me that they would do everything they could to get me in. When it was time for my surgery, the transition from the hospital to the rehab center was smooth and seamless.
My room was private, well-appointed, and very comfortable. I had a great view from the window and didnāt feel like I was in a hospitalāI felt like I was being cared for in an upscale facility.
The very next day, I began my rehab regimenāthree hours a day, broken into one-hour increments. At first, it felt like a lot, but Iām incredibly grateful that I pushed through with the support of my entire care team: physical therapists, occupational therapists, and others. Because of them, I was able to walk out of the facility on my ownājust eight days after coming in on a stretcher.
The staff went above and beyond to keep my morale up. They made sure I was heard when it came to medication and comfort. If I had a concern, it was addressed immediately. If I moved and triggered the bed alarm, someone was in the room within seconds. Iāve never visited another facility that demonstrated the level of care and compassion I received during my time at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital.
The grounds were beautiful. On days when my family visited, they could take me outside to a lovely, shaded gazebo with a fan. My family always felt welcome to come and go. There was even a cafeteria where they could purchase meals at a very reasonable costāwhich helped a lot, especially when they were visiting on their lunch breaks or right after work.
If I had one small suggestion, it would be the addition of more activities. But to be fair, I was likely one of the youngest patients thereāmost appeared to be in their late 60s to mid-80sāso perhaps they werenāt as interested in activities as I was.
The food was good, and they made every effort to ensure I was well-nourished. If I didnāt like what was on the menu, they offered other options without hesitation.
I also want to say thank you to everyone who was part of my care team.
One especially beautiful moment came on my discharge day. A staff member came to my room and asked me what song I wanted played when I left. I chose āThis Girl Is on Fire,ā and as I walked out, that song played while staff lined up to wish me well on my journey. I canāt express how touching and empowering that was.
I truly believe my recovery would look very different if not for the care I received at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital.
When I had a follow-up appointment with my primary care physician, I told him, āIf you have any patients who need rehab, this is where you should be sending them.ā He was genuinely appreciative of the...
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