Concierge: Imani Henderson
Patient name: Mr. C
Patient age: 69
Admission date: 2/4/2026
Admitted from: Centennial Hospital
Discharge date: Second Week of April
Discharge location: Home with family
Length of stay: 54 days so far
Reason for stay: Mr. C was involved in a car accident. He is here for rehabilitation.

Details of experience:
On January 17, Mr. C was involved in a car accident on his way to church. Following the accident, he was transported to Centennial Hospital, where he was treated for swelling in his feet and legs, along with severe pain in his feet, knees, and ankles. Due to the extent of his injuries and the need for rehabilitation, he was referred to Bethany Center to begin his recovery journey.

He was admitted to Bethany on February 4th. Upon admission, he was greeted by a nurse, who assisted him in getting comfortable and adjusting to his new room. The Director of Concierge Services came to meet him and complete his admission evaluation. During the evaluation, he shared that his goal was to get his pain under control, go back home, and resume his normal life without any assistance. These goals meant that Mr. C would have to work very hard, and with the help of our therapy team, they were more than sure that he would accomplish these goals.

Working closely with his therapy team, Princess and Eric, Mr. C participated in a rigorous therapy program. His sessions included advanced exercises such as walk-downs, step training, and standing activities that helped to improve balance, increase hip strength, and enhance his overall mobility. His therapists noted that he consistently rose to the challenge, taking on higher-level activities with ease and demonstrating a strong work ethic throughout his stay. Before therapy, he required moderate assistance with many daily activities. Simple tasks such as getting in and out of bed, toileting, dressing, and personal care required staff support. Despite these challenges, Mr. C approached therapy with determination and confidence from day one. Over time, he made significant progress. He regained independence in dressing himself, including putting on his own shoes, and improved his endurance by standing for longer periods and walking longer distances.

Mr. C has remained motivated by his personal goals. He looks forward to returning to church and resuming the activities he enjoys most, like cooking his favorite meals and spending time with family. These meaningful goals helped drive his commitment and positive attitude throughout his time here.

Mr. C’s journey is a testament to resilience, hard work, and the power of a positive mindset. While his recovery began with significant challenges, his determination and confidence put him in a position for continued success. As he prepares to return home, we wish him all the best as he continues to regain his independence and return to the life he loves.

Concierge: Imani Henderson
Patient Name: Mr. K
Patient Age: 60
Admission Date: 9/5/2025
Admitted From: Vanderbilt
D/C Date: 9/25/2025
D/C Location: Home with family
Length of stay: 20 days
Reason for stay: Mr. Knight was hit by a train while in his work vehicle requiring rehabilitation.
How did this patient hear about Bethany Center? Our amazing marketer Brittany met with him while he was at Vanderbilt and told him all about our facility.

Details of Experience:
On August 29th, Mr. K went to work like any other ordinary day. While crossing railroad tracks, he was struck by a train in his work truck and rushed to Vanderbilt hospital. This traumatic accident left Mr. Knight with facial and head lacerations requiring sutures and staples. He fractured his ribs, collar bone, and his shoulder. He also had a broken arm and nose. From all the injuries, Mr. K was left in excruciating pain. The act of taking a breathing, something we do without thinking was very painful. Mr. K also suffered from dizziness due to the head trauma from the accident. He recalled a time at the hospital when the care team tried to sit him up and he fainted from being so dizzy. Mr. K remembered being very angry and frustrated because he was unable to do what they were asking of him.

He was admitted to Bethany on September 5th. Upon admission he was greeted by one of the nurses who assisted him with getting settled into his room. The Director of Concierge Services came to meet him and complete his admission evaluation. During the evaluation, he shared that his goal was to be able to walk again on his own and get back to his normal self. Our therapy team was confident he would reach that goal with consistent PT and OT sessions.

After evaluating him, they put him on a plan where he would attend therapy five days a week. During these sessions, they focused on strength and balance. Mr. K did exercises like seated strength, standing balance, outdoor fitness, and more. All of which he progressed through rather quickly. He went from needing full assistance on day one to being able to get up on his own with some assistance after less than a week of therapy. Now less than thirty days from admission, he walks on his own with just the assistance of a cane.

During his stay at Bethany, he was always so positive and eager to get up every day and make new strides. He joined the activities department in a game of miniature golf, and everyone in the dining room was blown away by how good he was doing even with a broken arm. Mr. K said this showed him he still has the same abilities and skills he thought he lost after the accident. He stated that it feels unreal thinking about how far he has come. He felt like he reached some of the goals he set during the new admission evaluation.

Although it may not have been easy, Mr. K never gave up. His story is truly inspirational to us all. It has truly been a pleasure having him here with us. As Mr. K transitions back home, we wish him nothing but the best on his healing journey!

Concierge: Imani Henderson
Patient Name: Mr. W
Patient Age: 43
Admission Date: 12/9/2025
Admitted From: Ascension St. Thomas
Discharge Date: N/A
Discharge Location: Home with family
Length of stay: 22 days so far
Reason for stay: Mr. W had a stroke. He is here for rehabilitation.

Details of Experience:
Mr. W was admitted to Bethany from St. Thomas at the beginning of December following a stroke he experienced in November. Upon admission, he was welcomed by the admissions nurse, who assisted him to his room and helped him get settled. Additionally, the Director of Concierge was present to welcome him to the community and help him acclimate to his new surroundings.

As a result of his stroke, Mr. W initially had no movement in his right leg and was highly dependent when it came to bed mobility. He was unable to sit at the edge of the bed without full assistance. After just three weeks of physical therapy, however, his progress has been remarkable. Mr. W is now walking with a platform walker and can transfer with supervision at times. He continues to improve his walking and leg movement.

One of the physical therapists working with Mr. W noted that the adduction in his leg had progressed significantly, an area that is often very difficult to regain following a stroke. His knee extension had also shown major improvement. He is now able to sit independently and upright with supervision and maintain his balance.

Mr. W’s stroke affected more than his physical mobility—it also left him nonverbal. Initially, he was unable to produce words or sounds. During his first week of speech therapy, he focused on repetition and imitation of single sounds. One exercise involved using a mirror to observe and model sounds demonstrated by his therapist. Within three weeks, Mr. W made substantial progress. His consistency with single-word speech has improved, allowing him to communicate more effectively with staff. He has also demonstrated significant improvement in swallowing, resulting in a positive change to his diet.

After speaking with all of Mr. W’s therapists, one thing was consistent: he is a hard worker. He is highly self-motivated, and his determination to improve is evident in every therapy session. As a former fitness trainer, he clearly carries his strong work ethic into his rehabilitation.

Although Mr. W is still a current resident at Bethany, his progress in such a short time has been truly inspiring. With continued therapy and his unwavering determination, he is working toward returning home and resuming the activities he loves. The staff at Bethany will be there to cheer him on as he continues on his healthcare journey.

Concierge: Emily Morgan
Patient Name: Ms. Debby
Patient Age: 69
Admission Date: 01-08-2024
Admitted From: Williamson Medical Center
D/C Date: 03-24-24
D/C Location: Home
Length of Stay: 75 Days
Reason for stay: Ms. Debby was admitted to Williamson Medical Center for a below-the-knee amputation and required therapy before discharging home.
How did you hear about Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing? Before Ms. Debby’s discharge from the hospital, she was given a list of reputable skilled nursing communities in the area. She settled on Bethany Center due to our positive reputation of excellent patient care and our partnership with the Amputee Walking School.

Details of experience:

Ms. Debby was admitted to Bethany at the beginning of January from Williamson Medical Center after a below-the-knee amputation completed by the renowned vascular surgeon Dr. Fleser. Upon admission, she was greeted by the admission nurse, who assisted her to her room and helped her settle in. Shortly after, the Director of Concierge Services, Emily, met with Ms. Debby and completed her Admission Evaluation. During the evaluation, she shared that her goal was to gain enough strength to return home to her daughter. At this time, Emily also set up a visit with Todd Shaffhauser and Dennis Oehler, founders of the Amputee Walking School and the driving force behind CareRite’s Comprehensive Amputee Rehabilitation Program. Todd and Dennis have mentored over 30,000 amputees worldwide and were eager to assist Ms. Debby on her personal journey. Our team knew a combination of PT, OT, and the unwavering support from our caretakers would ensure she would return home having met her goals. After evaluation, they put her on a treatment plan where she participated in either a 45 or 53-minute therapy session five days a week. While there, they worked together on sit-to-stand, getting in and out of a wheelchair unassisted, transfers, and more.

This treatment proved itself to be effective, as Ms. Debby began making significant progress shortly into her stay. She attributed this success to her therapy team, Eric (PT) and Jonathan (COTA), who she described as patient and kind. Ms. Debby appreciated how they explained each therapy movement to her, allowing her to visualize how they improved her overall strength and got her closer to her goals. She also discussed how Todd and Dennis gave her a whole new perspective on life as an amputee. She stated that not only were they highly informative, but their visit also allowed her to see and understand how fantastic life can and will be, regardless of her recent amputation.

Shortly before her discharge, the Director of Concierge Services met with Ms. Debby to discuss her stay. She could not help but get emotional as they recalled all the progress she had made since her admission a couple of months prior. Ms. Debby revealed she could hardly remember her first few days at Bethany due to the state she was in upon admission, and now she sat up with a smile on her face, discussing how prepared she felt to return home. Her initial goal was not just met but actually exceeded.

We will miss seeing Ms. Debby every day but look forward to our reunion, as she promised to come back and visit as a friend, rather than a patient. Her bravery and strength left a lasting impression on many and we wish her nothing but the best on her next journey!

Concierge: Emily Morgan
Patient Name: Ms. Carr
Patient Age: 66
Admission Date: 07-06-2023
Admitted From: Southern Hills
D/C Date: January 2024
D/C Location: Home
Length of Stay: 180 Days
Reason for stay: Ms. Carr was admitted to Southern Hills with a bacterial infection and required additional therapy before discharging home.
How did this patient hear about Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing? Ms. Carr was familiar with Bethany Center because her mother was a previous patient of ours. She was very pleased with her care so when she found herself in the position of needing additional support, she knew that Bethany was the best option!

Details of experience:

Ms. Carr was admitted to Bethany from Southern Hills at the beginning of July due to a bacterial infection that caused extreme weakness. Upon admission, she was greeted by the admission nurse, who assisted her to her room and helped her settle in. Shortly after, the Director of Concierge Services met with Ms. Carr and completed her Admission Evaluation. During the evaluation, she shared that her goal was to simply be healthy again.

She was beginning the brave journey of relearning many daily skills and knew that Bethany was the perfect place to assist her in doing so. Our highly trained therapy team knew a combination of PT, OT, and her amazing attitude would ensure she met these goals. After evaluation, they put her on a treatment plan where she participated in either a 45 or 53-minute therapy session, 5 days a week. While there, they worked together on sit-to-stand, rowing, and stair machines, getting in and out of a wheelchair unassisted, walking, and more.

This treatment plan did just the trick, as Ms. Carr stated that after only one month into her stay at Bethany, she began making significant progress and has continued getting stronger every day since! Ms. Carr attributes her success to her therapy team: Eric (PT) and Ariel (OT). Ms. Carr also recalled fond memories and excellent care during her time at Southern Hills. She specifically mentioned the incredible nurses led by her team of doctors: Dr. Rose, Dr. Osborne, and Dr. Cerevone.

Ms. Carr has kept her incredible attitude throughout her six-month stay. Her nurses described leaving every conversation with her with a smile on their faces. When asked what she is most excited about after discharge, she said, “Sitting down, eating a nice cheeseburger, and catching up with her family.”

Ms. Carr will certainly be missed by all of us at the Bethany Center! She came to us as a patient and is most certainly leaving us as a friend to many. We wish her nothing but the best and hope for many wonderful times to come with her sister and niece upon her return home!

Concierge: Emily Morgan
Patient Name: Mr. C
Patient Age: 57
Admission Date: 5/22/2023
Admitted From: Southern Hills
D/C Date: TBD
D/C Location: Home
Length of Stay: 130 Days
Reason for stay: Carbon monoxide poisoning requiring additional therapy prior to discharge
How did this patient hear about Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing? Mr. C’s mother researched local rehabilitation centers with good ratings and positive reviews. When she came across Bethany Center, she knew she had found the perfect fit for her son!

Details of experience:

Mr. C was admitted to Bethany at the end of May. Upon admission, he was greeted by the admission nurse, who assisted him in getting settled into his room. Shortly after, the Director of Concierge Services met with Mr. C and completed his Admission Evaluation. During the evaluation, he shared that his goal was to be able to walk again so he could go fishing and play with his beautiful grandchildren. Our highly trained therapy team knew a combination of PT and OT services would do the trick to get him back to the water and his grandchildren. They evaluated him and put him on a treatment plan where he participated in therapy six days a week. While there, they worked together on stretching exercises, sit-to-stand, range of motion, core work, and more.

This treatment plan proved effective, as Mr. C stood up for the first time since admission. Mr. C says this huge accomplishment would not have been possible without the help of his therapy team: Nagi, Tyler, Jonathan, and Nadia. The support from his nursing staff, Ashley, Grace, Tony, and Christen, who he describes as “always going above and beyond” regarding his care, also made this possible and set him up for further success in the future.

Mr. C is best known by staff for his positive attitude and the awesome throwback music he plays while riding around the community in his motorized wheelchair. He says the best part of his day is participating in the many activities offered at Bethany Center. His favorites include bowling, bingo, and the various themed parties hosted monthly. He is also thankful to the previous and current Director of Concierge Services, Deaven and Emily, for ensuring the conversation flows, and his favorite snacks are always stocked as fuel for his journey!

Mr. C ended our most recent conversation by saying those who take care of him are not only his staff but also his friends. We are all so proud of our friend, Mr. C, and wish him the absolute best moving forward.

Concierge: Deaven Golding
Patient Name: Ms. M
Patient Age: 67
Admission Date: 1/24/2023
Admitted From: Centennial Medical Center
D/C Date: Possibly end of July
D/C Location: Home with family or an assisted living facility
Reason for stay: Patient fell in January and injured her knee, wrist, and shoulder and landed on her sacrum. She is here for rehabilitation and to regain strength and independence.
How did this patient hear about Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing? Ms. M was a previous patient at Bethany

Details of experience:

Have you ever contracted the flu and still not felt 100% weeks later? That’s exactly how Ms. M felt in middle January. She contracted the flu and recovered but expressed she did not feel 100% for weeks and did not regain all of her strength back. The flu caused her to feel fatigued all of the time and she could not walk as much without getting winded. On January 18th, she was walking from the bedroom to the bathroom when she fell and landed on her sacrum and her left wrist and hit her shoulder on her night stand. She was not able to get up on her own, but luckily her phone was within reach so she could call for help. Ms.M was admitted to Centennial Medical Center ER with a 10/10 pain where she stayed for six days. While at the hospital she was treated with pain medicine, IV hydration and had several x rays to confirm no broken bones, but her left wrist did have a small sprain.

Ms. M admitted to Bethany on the afternoon of January 24 th . Upon admission she was greeted by the admission nurse who assisted her with getting settled into her room. Shortly after, the Director of Concierge Services came to meet Ms. M and complete her admission evaluation. During the evaluation, she shared her goal was to “gain my strength, return home independently, and be on my own again so I can do my favorite things”. Our highly trained therapy team knew she would benefit from OT and PT services. They evaluated her and put her on a treatment plan where she participated in therapy six days a week for 45 minutes a day where she concentrated on transfers, strength training, personal hygiene tasks, ADLs, range of motion and more.

While Ms. M has experienced a few sets back during her stay at Bethany, she has never once given up. She has always stayed strong and motivated with her therapy journey. She stays very active in all of our activities we offer and does her own arm and wrist exercises when she is not participating in therapy. Ms. M has a tentative date of the end of July for discharge and she is still excelling in therapy and meeting her goals. She is able to transfer with minimal assistance, complete all of her personal hygiene tasks with minimal assistance, have full range of motion back in her wrist along with weight bearing and is consistently gaining her strength and endurance everyday!

We are ensuring she has a safe discharge plan for when it comes that time. Until then, she will continue her therapy treatment and participating in her favorite activities such as Bingo, arts and crafts, and cooking classes!

Concierge: Deaven Golding
Patient Name: Carla
Patient Age: 55
Admission Date: 12/9/2022
Admitted From: Southern Hills Hospital
D/C Date: TBD
D/C Location: Home to her apartment
Reason for stay: Respiratory failure, increased falls-resulted in minor head injury, needing therapy with prosthetic from recent amputation.
How did this patient hear about Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing? Carla has been a patient at Bethany Center previously and requested to come back.

Details of experience:

Carla had been experiencing increased respiratory issues and falling frequently at home. Her most recent fall resulted in a minor head injury and she was admitted to Southern Hills for a 4 night stay. She has prior diagnosis of COPD and other respiratory issues. In October of 2022, Carla had her lower right leg amputated cased by her diabetes. She shares she has been learning how to navigate life with one leg and still trying to remain independent.

Carla was admitted to Bethany Center on 12/9/2023 for her head injury, respiratory failure and therapy to assist with her prosthesis. In October of 2022, Carla was a patient at Bethany Center immediately following her amputation so she was already familiar with the community and some of the staff members. Upon admission, she was greeted by our care transition coordinator nurse and her shift nurse for the day. The care transition coordinator completed the initial admission evaluation. Following the nurse, the Director of Concierge Services greeted Carla and presented her with a welcome bag and welcome book. The concierge completed her admission evaluation and was speaking with Carla about her goals during her stay here. Carla stated “I have had a rough few months with my amputation and learning how to do things on my own but I am glad to be back at Bethany to help me get stronger”.

On the second day of Carla’s stay, she was assessed by our highly trained therapy team and determined she would benefit from physical and occupational therapy. Carla participated in therapy 5x a week for about 45 minutes a day. Her main goal was to return home, be independent and be comfortable with her prosthetic on her own. During her initial therapy assessment she was using her wheelchair for mobility, couldn’t transfer without assistance, and struggled putting her prosthetic leg on. Carla was very excited to start her therapy journey and “get back on her feet” as she would say. Some of her treatment included strengthening exercises, balance while wearing the prosthetic, chair exercises, and personal hygiene tasks.

In February, Carla received a visit from our Comprehensive Amputee Rehabilitation Program guys, Todd and Dennis. They came to visit her and discuss her use with her prosthetic, observe her putting on the leg and taking it off, discuss therapy treatment and offer any advice as they are amputees as well. Carla was ecstatic about their visit and shared with them how motivating they were for her.

Following their visit, Carla wanted to put her prosthetic on more and more. She is now able to put on her prosthetic herself and stand with it on for longer than she ever has. Carla has taken a few steps with it on with assistance from her therapist. She is reaching a lot of her goals such as transferring with minimal assistance, performing hygiene tasks on her own and more. Her therapy team is still working with her on ambulating with the prosthetic leg but she is getting stronger every day!

Concierge: Deaven Golding

Patient Name: Vicki

Patient Age: 53

Admission Date: 10/28/2022

Admitted From: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital

D/C Date: 12/26/22

D/C Location: Home with daughter

Length of stay: 59 days

Reason for stay: Fracture to right femur due to falling

How did this patient hear about Bethany Center? The case manager at the hospital

Details of experience:

Vicki was admitted to Bethany Center after a several-night stay at St. Thomas Midtown. She was admitted to the ER with complaints of right leg pain after continually falling at home. She was given IV narcotics due to severe pain and had several X-rays done on her right leg. Vicki had a knee replacement in 2008 and has worn a brace on and off ever since.

Vicki had stayed at Bethany Center a few months prior, so she was already acquainted with the community and a few of the staff members upon arrival. Upon admission, she was greeted by the admissions nurse and Director of Concierge Services. Those team members helped her get settled into her room, unpack her belongings and complete their initial evaluations. Vicki shared she was mostly independent at home prior to being in the hospital. She lives with her daughter and utilizes her help with a few tasks but can complete most chores on her own. She shared that one of her goals was to “be able to be mobile and play with my grandkids again.”

After being assessed by our highly trained therapy team, they knew she would benefit from PT and OT services. During her initial assessment, she was using a wheelchair for mobility and could not bear any weight on her right leg. She was very anxious and excited to start her therapy journey. Vicki participated in therapy 6x a week for one hour a day. When she was not in therapy, you could find her participating in group activities or doing her chair exercises in her room. She was consistently working with her therapists on transfers, personal hygiene tasks, and mobility and gradually working her way up to ambulating with her walker. 

After several weeks of therapy and Vicki’s drive to reach her goals, she was able to ambulate with her rollator and meet the rest of her specific goals assigned to her by her therapy team. Nearing discharge, the Director of Concierge Services met with Vicki to discuss her stay at Bethany Center.

Vicki stated, “my therapy team was incredible and helped me more than I could’ve imagined! Everyone was so welcoming and nice to me during my stay – 10/10!” We are so pleased to hear Vicki had a great stay and wish her the best on her journey home!

Concierge: Deaven Golding
Patient Name: Ms. Harvey
Patient Age: 81
Admission Date: 9/6/2022
Admitted From: Skyline Medical Center
Discharge Date: 9/28/2022
Discharge Location: Home
Length of stay: 22 days
Reason for stay: Generalized weakness and strengthening after a hospital stay.
How did this patient hear about Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing? Case manager referral.

Details of Experience:

Ms. Harvey thought she was only being admitted to the Hospital for a UTI, but she then was diagnosed with COVID, severe dehydration, and pneumonia. She stated, “I was scared I was never going to recover from this. “She spent six nights at Skyline Medical Center, where they gave her IV fluids and antibiotics. During her stay at the Hospital, they recommended rehabilitation to regain her strength and independence.

On the evening of September 6th, Ms. Harvey was admitted to Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Upon her arrival, she was greeted by the receptionist, who then passed her along to the Care Transition Coordinator, where helped Ms. Harvey get settled into her room and completed her initial evaluation. The next morning, the Director of Concierge Services met with Ms. Harvey, and she shared, “my goal is to get better so I can go home and enjoy the things I love.” Ms. Harvey lives alone, so she likes to sit on her porch with her neighbor, read books, take walks, and attend activities at her local community center. Then our highly trained therapy team completed their evaluation with Ms. Harvey, and they assessed she would benefit from OT and PT services. They wanted to get her up and move as quickly as possible. On September 7th, she started her therapy journey and participated in therapy six days a week. Over the next 22 days, she worked very hard towards meeting her goals.

Ms. Harvey was admitted with a walker but was not feeling very stable on her feet without assistance. Therapy provided her with a wheelchair to use until they got her on her feet and she felt safe. She only utilized the wheelchair for two days, after that, she was able to ambulate with her therapists with mod assistance. The therapists also showed her how to do chair exercises to improve her strength and range of motion. Ms. Harvey said she did those chair exercises three times a day and would continue that even after going home. Before she knew it, she was able to ambulate over 400 ft with minimal assistance from her therapists, complete her personal hygiene activities, and gain almost all of her strength back!

Nearing discharge, the Director of Concierge Services met with Ms. Harvey for a final discussion about her stay at Bethany Center. Harvey stated, “I have no complaints about being here, everyone and everything was great. I am so thankful therapy got me on my feet again!”

We are wishing Ms. Harvey the best in her return home!