Resident Testimonial- Ms. Bailey

Ms. Bailey was excited to share her experience at Abingdon Health & Rehab the day before she was scheduled to return home.  When she came down with bronchitis in mid-December, she began struggling to breathe.  Her son, who is a nurse, took her to the hospital emergency department.

After being examined, the physician decided that Ms. Bailey should be admitted to the hospital.  On the fifth day of hospitalization, it was time to be discharged from the hospital, but Ms. Bailey had become deconditioned after her illness and was not strong enough to return home safely.

When the discharge planner approached Ms. Bailey about receiving rehab, Ms. Bailey said she told them, “I know where I can go, I am going back to Abingdon Health & Rehab Center.”  She stated, “I have had rehab there before and was able to walk out the front door to go home.” I was so happy when they wheeled me thru the front door at Abingdon Health & Rehab because everyone is nice.”

Ms. Bailey arrived at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center on a stretcher. After almost three weeks of physical and occupational therapy, she will walk out the front door again. Ms. Bailey said she had had another wonderful visit to Abingdon Health & Rehab.

“If you do what they tell you, you can get better.  It does take a little work, but it is well worth it. If I become ill again, I will be back.”