Case Study: The Paramount at Somers Q1 2025
Concierge: Andrea Nanton
Patient John H.
Patient Age: 70
Admitted on: January 7, 2025
Admitted from: Westchester Medical Center
Discharge Date: TBD
Length of Stay: TBD
Reason For Stay: Rehabilitation following an MVA
Details of experience:
Just after the beginning of the year, on January 7th, John H arrived at The Paramount in Somers. He had been in a multi-vehicle collision on December 8, 2024; he had broken a right rib, left ankle, a shattered right heel, a broken back, and right shoulder. After having a few corrective surgeries at Westchester Medical Center, he came to start his rehabilitation.
His first night was rough. He was unable to sleep because he was in a new place, and he was looking forward to the therapy that would help him heal and get back to his life. As a retired FedEx driver, he spent most of his time with his family and working in his yard. Being at the Paramount made him happy; it wasn’t the hospital anymore, and being here was a step in the right direction.
After meeting with his therapists, Katie and Pooja, he felt that he was in good hands and had an instant trust in them both. Even when they pushed him to work hard, he enjoyed their rapport. Pooja and Katie also enjoyed his witty banter and positive attitude. He advanced quickly and made great progress. This is also due to having a great support system, his wife (Denise), who came to support him every day, and his daughter (Heather), who came every weekend. He was cooperative and funny, which made working with him a pleasure.
He was non-weight bearing on either leg, he was only allowed to hold five lbs of weight on his right side due to his shoulder. To be moved, the therapists and aides had to use a Hoyer Lift to get him from the bed to the chair. He was quickly able to sit up on his own in bed for two minutes. Then he was able to sit up, turn, and put his feet down on the floor. The range of motion in his arm grew. He slowly started to help with getting dressed. In the 73 days that he has been here at The Paramount at Somers, he has made miraculous achievements.
He is now a one-person assist, he is independent with dressing his upper body, he still needs assistance with getting on his pants. He can now walk 200 ft twice a day. His discharge date is still TBD, he has not stopped or given up hope. He still goes to therapy with the same positive energy that he had on the first day. We all look forward to the day he has achieved his last goal and can walk and do all things independently.