When I fell and broke my leg in two places, I wasn’t sure what came next.
After my hospital stay, I was referred to Glenview Terrace for rehabilitation. I didn’t know much about the facility at the time, but I agreed to go.
Looking back, it’s one of the best decisions I could have made.
When you’re older and experience a fall like that, it’s not just your body that gets hurt. You start to question yourself. You become afraid. You worry about falling again. You wonder if you’ll ever feel confident enough to move the way you used to.
That’s exactly how I felt.
The physical therapy team didn’t just help me heal physically—they helped me get rid of that fear.
Day after day, they encouraged me, challenged me, and reminded me that I was capable of more than I thought. Every therapy session helped me rebuild not only my strength, but also my confidence.
And that’s what changed everything.
One of the people who made the biggest impact on me was Anita, a CNA I affectionately called “Mama.” Every day she would motivate me, encourage me, and make sure I stayed focused on my goals.
She wouldn’t let me give up.
“Come on, you’ve got therapy today. Let’s do this.”
I loved that about her.
The therapy team was just as incredible. One therapist in particular constantly pushed me to keep going when things felt difficult. He refused to let me focus on what I couldn’t do and instead reminded me of what I could do.
That encouragement mattered more than they probably realized.
What I looked forward to most each day was therapy.
Not because it was easy—it definitely wasn’t—but because I knew every session was helping me move closer to getting my life back.
One of my proudest moments came after I returned home.
I live in an apartment that requires me to climb nearly 20 stairs to get inside. Before rehabilitation, that challenge felt overwhelming. But I remembered everything the therapists had taught me. I took my time, stayed focused, and carefully worked my way up.
And I made it.
Without hurting myself.
That moment proved to me that everything I had learned at Glenview Terrace worked.
When people ask what was most memorable about my stay, it’s hard to pick just one thing. The truth is, it was everything. The staff, the therapy, the encouragement, the friendships, the different personalities I met along the way—it all came together to create an experience I’ll never forget.
Most importantly, I never felt like just another patient.
The team took the time to understand me, my challenges, and my goals. They didn’t treat me like a room number. They treated me like family.
If someone asked me whether I would recommend Glenview Terrace, my answer would be absolutely yes.
The people genuinely care. They take the time to understand what you need, create a plan to help you succeed, and stand beside you every step of the way.
For me, they gave me something priceless.
They gave me my confidence back.