Success Stories

Fredda enjoyed walking her dogs and making beaded jewelry at home before she suffered an acute respiratory failure and admitted to a local hospital. She was diagnosed with COPD and chronic heart failure and undergone numerous surgeries. Once Fredda was stabilized, she was transferred to Kindred Hospital Albuquerque to receive additional medical treatment that included respiratory, rehab, occupational therapy, and wound care. Upon admission, she was quickly evaluated by the care team and a strategic care plan was developed solely for Fredda’s condition.

During her three months at Kindred, she received extensive respiratory treatment and was able to wean from the ventilator. Weak and fatigue, she required full assistance. Her care team worked numerous hours to help increase her strength, mobility and she had to relearn general self-care. The wound care team monitored her surgical wounds and provided regular treatments which proved to be successful in her recovery.

Staying positive, Fredda made a sharp turn in her recovery with motivation from her family and staff. Prior to being discharged, she was able walk with assistance, perform general selfcare and back on a regular diet. Fredda was discharge to a lower lever care where she continues her recovery. The entire staff at Kindred wishes her all the success and speedy recovery.

Toby was on the job working when he had difficulties breathing and was admitted to a general hospital in Albuquerque for an acute respiratory failure. Upon arrival he was admitted to the ICU and placed on a ventilator. Once his condition improved, Toby was transferred to Kindred Hospital Albuquerque where he would receive additional medical care, rehabilitation, and respiratory treatment.

Upon admission at Kindred Hospital Albuquerque, Toby was quickly evaluated by his care team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapist, and the rehab team (PT/OT/ST) and a strategic care-plan was created that would ensure a healthy recovery and liberating Toby from the ventilator. Motivated to return home, Toby worked daily with the respiratory therapist and after nine days of admission was finally liberated from the ventilator and breathing on his own. Toby made steady progress and began to regain his strength as he had to relearn the basics of ADL activities such as communication, walking, self-feeding regular diet and general self-care. After a three-week stay at Kindred and with success over success, Toby condition was reevaluated, and he was discharged home. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish Toby all the success! “I am very excited to return home.”

Kelly was working actively as an extra in movies prior to having difficulties breathing in which he was admitted to the general hospital in Albuquerque. Upon admission he was diagnosed with pneumonia and septic. Once his condition stabilized, Kelly was transferred to Kindred Hospital Albuquerque for additional medical care and rehabilitation.

Upon admission, a care team quickly evaluated his condition and developed a strategic care plan tailored specifically to his needs. Given his difficulties with breathing, respiratory initiatives were implemented to wean him off the ventilator. Within two weeks of his admission, the respiratory team achieved success in liberating Kelly from the ventilator. This milestone allowed him to breathe on his own, which in turn increased the strength and capability of his lungs. Alongside respiratory care, Kelly also received intensive therapy from an interdisciplinary team consisting of physical therapists (PT), speech therapists (ST), and occupational therapists (OT). Their efforts focused on improving his strength, mobility, and ability to perform general activities of daily living (ADLs).

Throughout his stay at Kindred Hospital Albuquerque, Kelly received consistent motivation and support from his family and caregivers. Their encouragement played a crucial role in his recovery and served as an additional driving force behind his progress. Kelly's determination and the combined efforts of the care team resulted in him successfully passing all the goals set for his recovery. Kelly was discharged to a lower-level care where he continues his recovery.

Mark's journey began when he visited a local clinic due to feeling unwell. Unfortunately, his condition worsened rapidly, leading to his immediate transfer to a local hospital in Albuquerque. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI), which eventually caused progressive neurological deficits. These deficits resulted in the loss of his motor skills and verbal communication, requiring him to be placed on a ventilator for breathing support.

Once Mark's condition stabilized, he was transferred to Kindred Hospital - Albuquerque for further medical care and extensive rehabilitation. Upon his arrival at Kindred, a team of healthcare professionals from various disciplines evaluated his condition and devised a care plan tailored to his specific medical needs. The primary goal of the care plan was to liberate Mark from the ventilator, as this would greatly benefit his overall well-being. Initially, Mark's medical recovery was slow. However, with the assistance of the physicians and pharmacists, the interdisciplinary team provided him with the necessary medication and antibiotics to address his UTI and neurological deficits. Over the course of four months at Kindred, Mark worked diligently with the respiratory therapist and successfully weaned off the ventilator, gradually improving his overall body strength.

Motivated to recover and return home, Mark actively engaged in daily physical and occupational therapy sessions. Through consistent effort and guidance from his therapists, he regained control of his extremities, enabling him to perform general transfers and ambulate with assistance. These achievements marked significant progress in his care plan and overall recovery. As a result of his success in key areas of his rehabilitation, Mark was discharged to a lower level of care where he continues his recovery. From the entire staff at Kindred, we wish him all the success in his recovery.

A past kidney transplant recipient, Donnell had experienced respiratory failure due to COVID-19 requiring the placement of a ventilator, and he was also started on IV antibiotic treatments for infections. Donnell began to receive respiratory therapy and slowly started to make progress. With constant support from his family and caregivers, Donnell steadily improved and overcame several challenges along the way until he was able to be taken off the ventilator, needing only supplemental oxygen at night. Donnell also received nutritional support and rehab therapy and grew stronger day by day until he was able to be discharged to return home.

“Donnell is a fighter, and he has been one from an early age after experiencing kidney failure when he was only 15 years old,” shared his wife, Ashley. “He has overcome so many different challenges and even though the road has been long, another comeback doesn’t seem at all impossible. We can’t wait to get him home so he can see all his kids and family in person. For everything you’ve done to help him come home, we are very thankful and blessed.”

When she developed shortness of breath and a high fever she was tested and found to be positive for COVID-19. After a period of quarantine, she was admitted to a general hospital and her condition deteriorated rapidly, requiring her to be placed on a ventilator. She underwent numerous antiviral and antibiotic treatments until she was finally stabilized and could be transferred to Kindred Hospital Albuquerque. At first Krystal was highly anxious and struggled with her therapists and caregivers, but as her condition improved she became more engaged and cooperative and was able to be taken off the ventilator. Krystal then worked very hard with her physical and occupational therapists to meet her goal and return home.

“When I first got to Kindred I was told I would have to go to a rehab facility because I probably wouldn’t be ready to just go home,” “Kristal recalled. “I guess I proved everyone wrong! I pushed myself to my limits and I walked out of the hospital on my own and stronger than ever. I really appreciate my respiratory team and speech therapist for helping me get my voice back, and my physical and occupational therapists were amazing.”

Kathy also had endured abdominal surgery and had developed a complex pressure ulcer from prolonged bed rest due to her incapacity and loss of mobility. She came to Kindred Hospital Albuquerque after a hospitalization at another facility to receive physical and occupational therapy and advanced wound care.

Her care team worked diligently to help Kathy not only regain strength so she could participate more fully in her rehabilitation. Her nurses and therapists also helped Kathy develop a more positive outlook which fueled her desire to get better. “The staff here have motivated me to improve,” Kathy shared. “I not only can take more steps now than when I first arrived – I am now getting less and less tired when I do my walking therapy.”

Kathy also expressed gratitude for being able to attend a special event while still at Kindred: “I’m so glad I was able to attend my son’s wedding – this really is a great place to go for your healthcare.”

During her stay at Kindred, Kathy was able to make significant progress toward her recovery and was discharged to a skilled nursing facility to continue getting better before she can return home to her family. “I can’t wait to get back in the kitchen and cook my husband his favorite meal,” Kathy expressed.