I suffered a severe fall back in September, 2019. I fractured my tailbone and pelvis. I had been to the hospital for quite awhile, on and off, sent to Rehab Hosptial of the Pacific. (I absolutely did not like it there). On my last visit to Queen's Hospital, they advised that they would release me to a nursing home with great therapy reviews. Out popped the selections of nursing homes that met my certain criteria.
I am happy that I went there. My confinement was for 28 days. In the beginning I was lucky enough to be by myself, however, about 7-8 days later, I got stuck with a severely dementia ridden lady that made my life miserable. I was offered two choice, move to another room (meaning upchucking my sense of being) or stay and deal with it. I chose the latter.
After awhile it didn't seem so bad, although my roommate had spouts of yelling at me which I took in stride. When things got tough, I hopped into my wheelchair and rolled up and down the halls for exercise.
My therapy was with Genesis, they contract to Hale Ola Kino. It was there that I learned how to walk again. It was super tough, I cried, I was frustrated, but knowing that I needed to do this became okay. After awhile, lying down in bed, my only outlet is my computer, so I continued my work.
In the beginning, it was tough, attempts to walk was filled with pain but I was determined.
The staff was amazing, from the top to the bottom. I cannot say enough for the CNA's, they were so awesome to me. I was treated with courtesy and respect and valued as a person, something of which is oftentimes lost in the nursing homes.
Would I recommend this place? Yes, I do, it's beautiful, the staff is great, they treat everyone well and the place is kept clean. I only wished that they cleaned the shower stalls more frequently. Perhaps, with this covid thing, they will.
All in all, my stay was a 5 star experience. read more