Success Stories

Rosa faced a daunting challenge when she arrived at Kindred Hospital Arlington. Suffering from an open infected wound on her left leg, Rosa was in excruciating pain and unable to walk. Recognizing the gravity of her situation, it became clear that Rosa needed aggressive physical therapy and specialized care to restore her health and mobility. Upon admission at Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Arlington, Rosa was evaluated by her care team and a strategic care plan was crafted for Rosa’s condition. Rosa's treatment plan encompassed a comprehensive approach that included a course of antibiotics, intensive wound care, and daily rehabilitation sessions. Physicians, nurses, dietary experts, pharmacists, and case managers united their efforts to ensure Rosa received the best care possible.

Rosa's journey to recovery was not without its challenges. Along the way, doubts plagued her mind, and she wondered if she would ever regain her ability to walk properly. But she persevered, drawing strength from her family and the entire interdisciplinary team. After 36 days of relentless determination, Rosa emerged triumphant. She not only achieved all her goals but surpassed them. From initially relying on assistance for mobility, Rosa's spirit propelled her towards independence. Witnessing her incredible progress, the team felt immense joy and satisfaction in their collective efforts.

With great anticipation, Rosa was discharged and returned home, reuniting with her loving husband, daughter, and grandchildren. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish Rosa all the success in her recovery.

Nancy's journey began when she started experiencing dizziness and shortness of breath, which prompted her to seek medical attention at a general hospital in Arlington. It was there that she was diagnosed with pneumonia, which had left her severely weak. Additionally, she was found to be hyponatremic (low sodium levels) and hypotensive (low blood pressure). Once Nancy's condition was stabilized at the general hospital, she was transferred to Kindred Hospital Arlington for further medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Upon admission Nancy was evaluated by the care team and a care plan was crafted based upon Nancy’s medical condition. The healthcare team at Kindred Hospital Arlington employed various interventions to aid Nancy's recovery. She received treatment with steroids to reduce inflammation, bronchodilators to open up her airways, and mucolytics to help thin and clear mucus from her respiratory system. Nancy actively participated in her recovery process and worked closely with the physical, occupational, and speech therapist. They assisted her in regaining her mobility and addressing any swallowing difficulties she experienced.

Nancy's determination and motivation to regain her independence played a crucial role in her progress. As a result of the collaborative efforts of the healthcare team and her own hard work, Nancy made significant strides in her recovery. By the time she was ready to be discharged and return home, Nancy required minimal supplemental oxygen and could walk independently without assistance. Nancy was discharged from Kindred and returned home to her husband and loving family.

James embarked on a remarkable journey of recovery after facing complications from hip surgery. His unwavering spirit led him to Kindred Hospital Arlington, where a dedicated interdisciplinary team provided him with top-notch care and support. From the moment James arrived at Kindred, the team recognized his motivation and commitment to regaining his mobility. With expertise and compassion, they implemented a comprehensive treatment plan, focusing on wound care and aggressive antibiotic treatments to address his osteomyelitis. Additionally, they worked closely with James to enable weight bearing on his left leg, recognizing the importance of restoring his mobility.

The physical therapy (PT) team, in particular, played a vital role in James's progress. They marveled at his unwavering determination and matched his enthusiasm with their expertise. Guiding him through carefully tailored exercises and rehabilitation techniques, they helped him build strength, coordination, and balance. With each passing session, he grew stronger, his confidence soaring to new heights. Gradually, he progressed from relying heavily on assistance to taking small steps with the aid of a walker. Finally, the day of James's discharge arrived—a testament to his extraordinary resilience and the unwavering support he received. With pride, James walked up to an impressive 125 feet, accompanied by the assistance of his faithful walker. The PT team celebrated his achievements, inspired by his determination and the progress he had made.

Filled with a renewed sense of hope, James bid farewell to Kindred Hospital Arlington and embarked on the next phase of his journey. He was discharged to a rehabilitation unit, where he would continue his remarkable recovery under the care of skilled professionals. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish him all the success.

Juan's journey from the general hospital in Dallas to Kindred Hospital Arlington was marked by a severe motor vehicle accident that resulted in respiratory failure and subsequent complications. However, upon arriving at Kindred Hospital Arlington, Juan was still dependent on both a ventilator and a tracheostomy tube for his breathing. Despite these challenges, Juan displayed a remarkable level of alertness and was able to communicate by mouthing words and using gestures.

The medical staff at Kindred Hospital Arlington noted Juan's strong motivation and consistently positive attitude, attributing his progress to these factors. With the collaborative efforts of the medical, respiratory, and rehabilitation interdisciplinary teams, Juan's condition steadily improved. Over time, he was successfully weaned off the ventilator, the tracheostomy tube was capped, and he regained his muscle strength and mobility.

Juan expressed immense gratitude to the entire team at Kindred Hospital Arlington for their support and assistance throughout his treatment. After being discharged from the hospital, Juan was transferred to a rehabilitation unit where he could continue his recovery. He eagerly looked forward to returning home to his wife, children, and grandchildren, with the hope of resuming a normal and fulfilling life. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish Juan the best in his recovery.

Although she no longer was dependent on mechanical respiration, Teresa still had the breathing tube in place to help her breathe and her respiratory therapists worked with her to strengthen her lungs. Teresa also started working with her physical and occupational therapists to reclaim her mobility and independence and made excellent progress. By the time Teresa was ready to be discharged to return home she was completely independent with all the tasks of daily life and able to walk without assistance.

“I can’t believe how far I’ve come in just 10 days!” Teresa exclaimed just before she left Kindred. “Thank you all.”

Once she had been stabilized she was transferred to Kindred Hospital to receive respiratory therapy, ongoing dietary and medical care and rehabilitation. At the beginning of her stay Hang was very weak and still depended on the ventilator and her team of caregivers for all her needs. With her husband at her side every day she steadily improved and was able to be weaned from the ventilator. Once she had been liberated from the vent, Hang began to work with her rehab team and started to get back her strength and mobility. Her dietitian developed a nutritional program to assist with her recovery and by the time she was ready to be discharged, Hang was able to walk with a rolling walker and was well on her way to a full recovery and looked forward to returning home with her husband and 8-year-old child. Before she left Kindred, Hang presented her team with a handmade note of appreciation.

“Thank you all very much for your care, love and your dedication to Hope, Healing and Recovery,” Hang shared.

Her respiratory team focused on helping her improve her lung function as her rehab team helped her regain her strength and mobility. Natalie was very motivated to recover so she could return home and made steady progress. Once the breathing tube was removed, her speech-language pathologist helped her improve her verbal communication until she was able to speak normally once again, and Natalie also received nutritional support to address previous malnutrition issues. By the time she was ready to be discharged to complete her journey to recovery, Natalie was able to do most of the tasks of daily live with minimal assistance and was looking forward to going home soon.

“Everyone took such good care of me and were so supportive, thank you!” Natalie shared before she left Kindred.

At the beginning of his stay Joshua was not able to walk and would quickly tire from even minimal exertion. He made rapid progress under the care of his respiratory and rehab therapists and went from requiring high-flow oxygen and assistance with all his needs, to once again walking and reclaiming his independence over all the activities of daily life by the time he was ready to be discharged.

“I am happy to be able to continue with my recovery and return home to my family,” Joshua shared before he left Kindred.

Leonor was cared for by an interdisciplinary team that worked with her to begin her rehabilitation, monitored her medications and kidney function, and provided wound care. At the beginning, Leonor was very weak and required maximum levels of assistance for all her needs, but she was motivated and eager to recover and she steadily regained her strength and mobility. Once she had completed her IV treatments and was able to walk and take care of the tasks of daily life, Leonor was discharged to return home to her family.

“I am so happy to be well and going home, thank you!” Leonor shared before she left Kindred.

Once he was transferred to Kindred Hospital Arlington, Sgt. Remediz received specialized care from an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, physicians and rehabilitation therapists, that led to his complete recovery.