Ellen Probst

I was recovering from kidney infection which affected muscles and weakened body strength and resulted in a fall.

I could not stand, walk or rise from a seated position and found it extremely difficult to roll over or change position in bed. After several weeks in the hospital, my muscles had atrophied.

I have been impressed by the professional approach, teamwork and camaraderie of the OT and PT staff particularly Natalie, Jonathan Ray, Emma, Sammy and Ruby. I appreciated their consistent, gentle persuasion and encouragement to patients to do better each day and thus gain strength. My progress towards living independently again has been phenomenal. Overcoming my fear of falling, regaining confidence and strength, learning more appropriate posture and strategies for standing and walking, repetitive exercises, maintaining my balance as for example when washing and brushing my teeth – all of these have made me ready to return home with hearty “thank you” to the facility and its staff.

I shall strongly recommend the Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center to my friends. It has been most successful for me.

Dena Garavaglia

At 98 years old, I didn’t know what to expect , but I am thrilled with my progress. I now have the confidence and know that my return home will be successful.

I broke my left ankle in a fall at home. While my foot was in the cast/boot, the therapy focused on getting my legs stronger while in the wheelchair and my exercises did strengthen my legs and my upper body and arms. After the cast was removed, the therapy included standing and walking. I can now walk with assistance of walker and have regained my mobility.

The rehab team created a therapy plan specifically for me and executed it efficiently. They kept me and my family up-to-date on my progress. The entire team was caring, friendly, encouraging, very accommodating and extremely professional. My primary therapist, Warren, kept me working hard and was always mindful of my limitations. His positive attitude kept me positive as I worked toward regaining my strength and mobility.

Grace Funabiki

A testimonial by Mimi Funabiki, daughter.

Grace needed to be fully reconditioned. She was at Stanford ICU for 2 months due to complications from successful vascular by-pass. During the surgery, she had an embolism in her lung. Grace was intubated twice and finally tracheotomy was done.

Kindred Hospital successfully decannulated Grace and recommended Palo Alto Sub-Acute & Rehab. Since she was in bed for over three months, she needed PT and OT services.

Grace can now walk with the walker, put her blouse on, unbutton buttons, write, sit up in bed, feed herself. She is much stronger in her legs, upper body and arms.

Our expectations and therapy goals were most definitely met. We are amazed! Truly amazed! You did a wonderful job! We told Dr. Lee what a superb PT and OT center this is and shall recommend Palo Alto Sub-Acute & Rehab to everyone.

All the therapists are extremely knowledgeable, patient and diligent with helping each patient strive to do their best and achieve their goals.

The licensed nurses were fabulous! My mother liked everyone here.

The CNAs were all attentive and kind. My mother was pampered by them.