Success Stories

Vincent enjoyed spending his retirement from being a tax professional at home with his spouse prior to his admission at a general hospital for weakness and respiratory failure. Once Vincent’s condition stabilized, he was transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land for respiratory therapy and rehab. Upon admission, he required maximum amount of assistance, while the interdisciplinary teams got together and formed a care plan for Vincent’s recovery.

The respiratory team focused on strengthening his lungs, raising his oxygen levels over 20 percent during his admission. Vincent was initially scared of the exertion and shortness of breath from his therapies but eventually became willing to work hard toward getting better. With his breathing improving, Vincent was able to perform general daily activities and self-care along with minimal assistance in walking. Working diligently and motivated to return home to his partner, Vincent applied himself while showing numerous improvements in his treatment plan (PT, OT, ST). Successful in his recovery, Vincent was discharged from Kindred and returned home to his spouse. I needed to work hard, and I did! Going home now and thank you to those that provided me care.” From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish him all the success in this recovery.

Robert suffered a medical emergency and was admitted to the ER with an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. Robert underwent an embolization procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. Following these critical interventions and stable enough for transfer, Robert was transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land to receive additional medical care and rehab. This is where his healing journey would begin.

Upon admission Robert was evaluated by his care team and a strategic care plan was crafted based upon his medical condition, while ensuring a speedy and successful recovery. Robert's condition required minimal assistance with bed mobility, moderate assistance with transfers and ADLs however his battle with nausea and vomiting had left him with low energy levels. However, Robert's determination to reclaim his energy was evident from the very beginning, as he engaged in rehabilitation sessions with unwavering dedication. As the days progressed, Robert's hard work paid off. Through the support and guidance of his care team, he regained his independence, successfully performing bed mobility and transfers with minimal assistance. His resilience shone bright, empowering him to surpass the challenges he faced during his time at Kindred.

After three weeks of intensive care and remarkable progress, the time came for Robert to bid farewell to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land. With a renewed sense of hope and anticipation, he was discharged to an acute rehabilitation unit and a smile of pride graced his face. “Looking forward to returning home to my family and getting back to fishing once again.” From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish Robert all the success in his recovery. Here’s a photo of his care team!

Larry, who had been diagnosed with myopathy/polyneuropathy, was initially admitted to a general hospital in Houston due to breathing difficulties. Once his condition stabilized, he was transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land to receive specialized medical care and rehabilitation. Upon admission, the care team evaluated Larry's condition and developed a strategic care plan to facilitate his speedy and successful recovery.

During his admission at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, Larry required a tracheostomy and was unable to walk. He relied on maximum assistance for all activities of daily living (ADLs). Despite the challenges he faced, Larry remained highly motivated to recover and actively engaged with the therapy team. He consistently participated in therapy sessions, even when fatigued after undergoing dialysis treatments. As a result of his determination and hard work, Larry made significant progress within a few weeks.

Larry's improved condition allowed him to perform ADLs with moderate assistance, indicating a notable improvement in his physical capabilities. Additionally, he achieved a significant milestone by being able to ambulate 300-350 feet with minimal assistance, showcasing his enhanced mobility. After two weeks of collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team, Larry achieved another important milestone: he was decannulated and able to breathe on his own without the need for a trach collar.

Following his progress at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, Larry was discharged to an acute rehabilitation unit to further support his recovery. He eagerly looks forward to returning home to his wife. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish him all the best in his recovery.

Lee underwent a lumbar decompression and fusion procedure for spondylosis at a general hospital in Houston. Unfortunately, she experienced complications following the surgery. Once her condition stabilized, Lee was transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land to receive specialized medical care and rehabilitation.

Upon admission to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, Lee faced challenges, including an infection and drainage at the surgical site, as well as paraplegia. She required maximum assistance for all movements and activities of daily living (ADLs). However, with the support of her family and the dedicated care team, Lee remained positive and motivated throughout her recovery journey.

Over time, Lee made remarkable progress! Through her hard work and determination, she was able to regain her strength and mobility. Lee gradually transitioned to using a walker with minimal assistance, indicating a significant improvement in her ability to move and walk. Lee demonstrated significant progress in her ability to perform general ADLs. With little to no assistance, she regained independence in carrying out essential daily tasks, further highlighting her improving physical abilities. After a month of intensive care and rehabilitation at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, Lee achieved all the goals set in her personalized care plan. With the help of the interdisciplinary team, she successfully regained her functional abilities and was ready to be discharged home. “I worked hard and applied myself, and now I am going home.”

He was taken to a general hospital where he experienced a cardiac arrest and acute pulmonary failure. He had to be placed on a ventilator and given chest tubes and then was transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land once he had been stabilized. At the beginning of his stay Duc was in the ICU where he began to receive respiratory therapy. As he steadily improved he was able to be moved to another floor and soon after he was successfully weaned from the ventilator when he was able to breathe on his own. Duc was eager to recover and counted on constant support from his father, Quoc, and dedicated care from his team. His rehab therapists helped him steadily regain his strength and independence and Duc was very happy to be able to get up and walk again and looked forward to being discharged to return home with his family and play his guitar.

“We are grateful to everyone, and very happy our son can come home,” Quoc shared.

Tests revealed she had suffered cardiac arrest brought on by a tear in her aortic artery and underwent surgery to repair the damage. She also had to undergo a separate abdominal surgery to remove a portion of her colon. Hope remained at the acute care facility until she was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land. Although Hope was dependent on a ventilator and very weak from her ordeal, she had a positive attitude – always ready to share a smile with her therapists and caregivers. Her respiratory team successfully weaned her from the vent and she worked with her speech-language pathologist to regain her voice and begin to drink and eat a modified diet. Hope faced a significant challenge overcoming the profound weakness and neurological damage on her left side, but her occupational and physical therapists worked hard to help her regain fine motor skills and mobility.

By the time Hope was discharged to complete her recovery journey, she could stand and walk with moderate assistance, continually making progress. “I’m grateful to my caregivers – I’ve made it this far and I’m going to keep on trying, it’s all I can do,” Hope shared before she left Kindred.

Earlier this year he began receiving advanced wound care at the Acute Recovery Unit at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land. Larry’s struggle with diabetes complicated the healing process, and he required continuation of his wound care treatments through the Outpatient Wound Clinic at Sugar Land, including multiple minor surgical interventions and the application of advanced wound techniques and equipment. Larry also received 20 hyperbaric oxygen sessions (HBO), in which he would be placed inside a sealed chamber that was flooded with pure oxygen to speed up the healing of his wound. With diligent care and full participation on his part, Larry’s wound completely healed, allowing him to be discharged and continue on his journey to recovery.

“I am grateful to everyone and am looking forward to now getting my strength back and doing physical therapy at home,” Larry shared on his last visit.

She was diagnosed with COVID-19 and developed additional complications that included numbness and the inability to move her hands and toes and profound weakness in her arms and legs. Luanne received a secondary diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome – a disease that affects the nervous system – and she began her journey to recovery in the ICU receiving IV treatments and on a ventilator. Once Luanne had been stabilized she was transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land where she could receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. Although she was very weak and dependent on her caregivers for all her needs, Luanne was always willing to do her best with every therapy session and progressed very quickly. Within just a few weeks, Luanne went from being on a ventilator and bedbound, to once again being able to get up from bed and walk using a rolling walker. She then transferred to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Kindred to complete her recovery and return home with her husband.

“I am excited to be able to work harder and to go back home soon,” Luanne shared. “I think I have come a long way - thank you.”

He underwent emergency surgery and remained in the ICU until he was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land. Initially Dennis was unable to actively participate in his care, but thanks to the efforts of his respiratory therapists he began to regain his lung strength and began to recover. With his wife at his side, Dennis became alert and oriented and more engaged with his therapists. Dennis was able to be weaned from the ventilator and made excellent progress with his physical and occupational rehabilitation. By the time he was ready to be discharged to continue with his journey to recovery, Dennis was able to stand with assistance and was well on his way to reclaiming his independence over the tasks of daily life.

“Thank you all for the care you gave Dennis, we are both very happy with his progress,” his wife shared before Dennis left Kindred.

AHe was started on an intensive course of IV antibiotics and then transferred to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land to receive ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. James was extremely weak and experienced difficulty bearing weight on his left leg, yet he was highly motivated and approached every rehab session with a positive attitude. With dedicated care from his entire team – and diligent work from his rehab therapists – James steadily regained his strength and mobility as he started to get back the ability to take care of the tasks of daily life and walk with a rolling walker. By the time he was ready to be discharged from Kindred, James had completed his antibiotic treatments and was now able to perform transfers into and out of a car as well as walk up and down steps with minimal assistance.

“This is the most I’ve done in over eight months!” James exclaimed before he left Kindred. “I appreciate the care I received and especially my rehab team – when they would ask me for a 10, I would always try and give them a 12.”