Concierge: Jacob Mahony
Name: Barbara Witte
Admitting Diagnosis: Rhabdomyolysis
Admitted on: 5/15/26
Discharge: 6/30/2
Length of Stay: 47 days
Admitted from: Boca Regional Hospital
Details of Experience:
Barbara is a 74-year-old female who has resided in The Legacy at Boca Raton for approximately 47 days following hospitalization at Boca Regional Hospital. Prior to admission, she lived alone and independently, but experienced increasing bone pain, declining mobility, and difficulty managing her daily needs. After sustaining a fall at home and being unable to get up from the floor, hospitalization was recommended, followed by placement in a skilled nursing facility due to concerns regarding her safety, self-care abilities, and lack of adequate support at home.
At the time of admission, Barbara expressed feeling discouraged and overwhelmed by her circumstances. She reported arriving at the facility with few personal belongings, limited financial resources available to her, and difficulty accepting the loss of independence associated with her transition to long-term care. Despite these challenges, she identified several goals, including regaining weight, improving her physical strength and mobility, returning to a more active lifestyle, and learning to adjust emotionally to changes in her level of independence.
Barbara’s perception of rehabilitation evolved considerably during her stay. Initially, she struggled with being directed by others and reported disliking therapy services. However, as she began experiencing progress and receiving encouragement from staff, her outlook became increasingly positive. She described rehabilitation as one of the most meaningful aspects of her experience, stating, “I love the rehab program.” Positive reinforcement from therapists contributed to increased confidence, improved emotional well-being, and a greater sense of accomplishment.
Throughout her rehabilitation, Barbara made significant gains in functional independence. She particularly enjoyed strength-building exercises, including use of the arm exercise machine, and gradually became more comfortable using a walker despite initial difficulties. With support from occupational and physical therapy, she regained the ability to dress herself, complete personal hygiene tasks, use the bathroom independently, make her bed, and participate more actively in her daily routine. She expressed pride in recovering these skills and viewed her progress as an important step toward returning home.
Although Barbara participated minimally in organized recreational activities, she developed meaningful relationships with staff members and valued the social interactions she had with nursing staff, concierge personnel, and members of the rehabilitation team. She spoke highly of several therapists, particularly Ron, Billy, and Chris, noting that their encouragement, patience, and willingness to provide additional practice opportunities helped her gain confidence with ambulation and contributed significantly to her recovery. She also identified a friend who assisted her by safeguarding her finances during her stay.
As discharge approaches, Barbara remains optimistic about the future and recognizes that returning home will involve an adjustment period. She looks forward to receiving assistance from a home health aide and feels empowered by the strength and independence she has regained. While acknowledging that she may continue to require some support, she expressed confidence in her ability to maintain her progress and continue her recovery within her home environment. We wish her the best on her continuing healthcare journey.