Case Study: The Grove Q4 2024
Concierge: Anjali Sebastian
Patient name: Maria Constantino
Patient age: 88
Admission Date: 10/22/2024
Admitted From: Phelps Hospital
Discharge Date: 12/31/2024
Discharged To: Home
Length of Stay: 2 months
Reason for Stay: Hip Fracture
Details of Experience:
Maria Constantino, an 88-year-old woman from Sangalhos, Portugal, immigrated to America in the early 1950s to raise her four children. One October morning, her life took an unexpected turn when she went outside to bring in her garbage bins. Unfortunately, she tripped and fell, landing hard and unable to brace herself, resulting in a fractured left hip. Fortunately, a neighbor saw her fall and immediately called for help.
An ambulance rushed her to Phelps Hospital. After a few days of discussions about her next steps, Maria was transferred to The Grove for rehabilitation, arriving at our community on October 22, 2024. Upon admission, our rehabilitation team conducted a thorough assessment and classified her as a “maximal assist” patient.
In the early stages of her recovery, Maria faced many challenges. For the first two weeks, she required a Hoyer lift to move in and out of bed and endured significant pain. Throughout this difficult time, Maria found great strength in the support of her family, who played a crucial role in her recovery. With encouragement from her loved ones and our staff, Maria became determined to work hard in therapy, driven by the hope of returning home for the holidays.
By mid-November, Maria made significant progress in her physical and occupational therapy. Key tools like the OmniCycle and parallel bars were instrumental in her recovery, and she worked diligently nearly every day to rebuild her strength. Her therapists focused on helping her regain the ability to stand and walk, and by the one-month mark, Maria had made remarkable strides. She no longer required a Hoyer lift and could walk with a walker’s assistance.
Maria’s hard work and perseverance are truly inspiring. She has expressed, “I love The Grove. They make getting better seem easy. The staff is very friendly.” Her journey has profoundly touched many of our team members, and we feel fortunate to have played a part in helping her regain the strength she had before her hospitalization.
After nearly two months of specialized care at The Grove, Maria is ready to return home just in time for the new year. As she prepares for this next chapter, we’ll send her our best wishes and a sense of renewal as she steps into 2025.