After a motorcycle accident, Richard was left with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple pelvic fractures that required an external fixator. When he arrived at Village of the Falls Skilled Nursing Facility, he was unable to bear weight on either of his legs. Severe pain and significant physical limitations also made it difficult for […]
Life can change in a moment’s time. For Austin, that moment led to a life-changing accident. Only being in his 30s, Austin had a tree fall on him after it fell the wrong way while cutting it down. Against all odds, Austin survived, but this accident left him with multiple serious injuries and a long hospital stay. After several surgeries, Austin was […]
David came to Sprenger Health Care Heather Knoll after experiencing cardiac complications after a surgical procedure to remove cancer. His difficulty with swallowing resulted in participation in several swallow studies. Ultimately, David needed a feeding tube after the studies were unsuccessful to ensure he was getting proper nutrition. Once medically stable, he was admitted to Heather Knoll for skilled rehabilitation with the goal of regaining […]
The Setback Life can change drastically in an instant. For Betty, a sudden fall left her with a broken hip and hospital stay. After her surgery, and the placement of a pacemaker, she came to Elms Retirement Village to start her therapy journey. When asked about what brought her here, Betty stated “I fainted and I broke my hip and I went […]
