Cornerstone Healthcare Group

In recognition of Healthcare HR Week, we’re honored to recognize human resources professionals who make a difference by supporting others. 💙

📸: When Lanita, a Human Resources Associate at our hospital, arrived at her office this morning, she noticed her office door was decorated with words of kindness from fellow team members!

From caring for patients in our hospitals to making memories with residents in , our team members are the heart of who we are. 💙

Making a difference starts with the people who bring purpose to this mission. 💙

📸: Through their Employee of the Week program, Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals honors their team members who serve with dedication and kindness.

We're thankful for our team members who plan engaging activities to bring joy into the lives of residents!

📸: Our communities transformed into the French Quarter to celebrate ! ⚜️

In early February, Mr. Avalos transferred to our hospital to begin a specialized care plan for complications, including respiratory failure.

When Mr. Avalos arrived at our hospital, he needed a high flow of oxygen to breathe and required assistance for his mobility and activities of daily living.

As our interdisciplinary team prepared a treatment plan for Mr. Avalos, he shared that he and his wife, Aida, were on vacation in the Rio Grande Valley when he became ill. With his life waiting for him back in Arizona, Mr. Avalos trusted in our team to get him home.

In less than a month, Mr. Avalos achieved this! He was weaned from oxygen support, walking independently, and completing self-care activities without assistance. Three days after being discharged, Mr. and Mrs. Avalos stopped by to share their gratitude with the team before leaving for Arizona! We're so honored to for the Avalos family! 💙

At Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals, care connects us all. 💙

📸: When Mr. Wright transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals for continued care for COVID-19 complications and respiratory failure, he was on a ventilator. During his rehabilitation evaluation, Mr. Wright's legs were so weak that he couldn't sit up by himself.

After one month of an intensive treatment plan, Mr. Wright was weaned from the ventilator and could walk to 200 feet with minimal assistance! Before he was discharged to inpatient rehabilitation to continue his recovery, Mr. Wright shared his plan to return to our hospital and thank the team members he connected with on his journey.

This week, Mr. Wright was able to achieve that goal! He visited our hospital to let us know how well he's doing at home and brought homemade cookies from his wife! We're so thankful for the kindness Mr. Wright shared with our team!

When Ms. Savard was 28 weeks pregnant, she went to a hospital and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Due to complications, she was placed on a ventilator and underwent an emergency c-section to deliver her daughter.

After her delivery, she transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southeast Arizona to receive continued care. When she arrived, she remained on the ventilator and could not move without assistance from our rehabilitation team.

Despite the challenges she faced, Ms. Savard's newborn daughter served as her inspiration. She worked diligently with our team to rebuild her life. Thanks to this hard work and dedication, Ms. Savard was weaned from the ventilator and could walk independently again!

Recently, our case managers discharged Ms. Savard home! We're so thankful to be part of Ms. Savard's story and wish her the best as a new mom! 💙

🏆 The 2022 Best of Senior Living Award from A Place for Mom goes to Trinity Hills of Knoxville!

📸: For the second consecutive year, Trinity Hills is one of only 3% of communities nationwide to earn this recognition. To celebrate, residents and team members shared what makes life in their community so special!

We 💙 our residents!

📸: In celebration of , seniors decorated cards to share with their friends and loved ones!

Elvis is back in the building! 🎸

📸: This week, Robert, a former patient at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals , returned for a visit. Robert, who doubles as an Elvis impersonator, sang songs of hope to our patients and our team! 💙

"You showed you cared, and that made an absolute difference. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for everything you did for me. I will forever be grateful." 💙

📸: When Ms. Rasdon began to feel shortness of breath, she went to the emergency room and was placed on a ventilator to save her life. She was diagnosed with heart failure and underwent several heart procedures. After these procedures, Ms. Rasdon transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals for intensive care to rebuild her life.

Upon evaluation, she was on a ventilator and could stand with assistance. Although her condition was challenging, her family inspired her to keep fighting. Within two weeks at our hospital, Ms. Rasdon learned to walk again and was weaned from the ventilator. She was discharged to inpatient rehabilitation to continue her recovery.

Before leaving our hospital, Ms. Rasdon shared how excited she was to renew her vows with her husband and reopen her online small business. We're so thankful to for Ms. Rasdon and wish her the best!

Determination makes a difference. 💙

📸: Before testing positive for , Mr. Thomas was in good health and lived at home with his wife. When he began to experience symptoms of the virus, Mr. Thomas was admitted to an acute care hospital. As he fought for his life, he lost 50 pounds and was on a non-invasive ventilator in the ICU.

When he transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Medical Center, Mr. Thomas required a high flow of oxygen and was limited in his mobility. Our interdisciplinary team developed a customized treatment plan to empower Mr. Thomas’ recovery.

From day one, Mr. Thomas was motivated to return home to his wife. Within 22 days, Mr. Thomas accomplished this goal!

Upon discharge to his home, Mr. Thomas could transfer and walk independently for 200 feet. Alongside this rehabilitation progress, his oxygen levels improved! On the day of his discharge, Mr. Thomas walked down to his friend’s car and got in without assistance! We were honored to witness this moment and be part of Mr. Thomas’ story!

Care from the ❤️ on and always!

📸: Team members at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals are wearing red to support the American Heart Association's vision to advance cardiovascular health for all.

In recognition of , residents at our community in Keene, Texas, are sharing the heart-healthy choices they make! 💙

In late 2021, Mr. Rubalcaba began to experience shortness of breath and went to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed with . When he transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals , Mr. Rubalcaba was limited in his mobility and required a non-rebreather mask for oxygen support.

Despite Mr. Rubalcaba's medical challenges, he was determined to regain his independence. Following an intensive treatment plan, our respiratory therapists worked with Mr. Rubalcaba to wean him from the oxygen mask and increase his endurance for physical therapy.

At first, Mr. Rubalcaba struggled to get out of the wheelchair. However, he trusted in the care of our team and learned to walk again! Upon discharge to his home, Mr. Rubalcaba could walk with a rolling walker and breathe without oxygen support. We're so honored to for Mr. Rubalcaba so he could begin 2022 at home with his loved ones! 💙

A connection from the heart makes a difference. 💙

📸: Mr. and Mrs. Curb, who recently celebrated 30 years of marriage, have spent the last month in different hospitals. Recently, they transitioned to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals together. We were honored to witness this heartwarming reunion!

After spending one month in the ICU, Mr. Diaz, a veteran, transferred to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southeast Arizona to receive specialized care for complications, including pneumonia. Upon arrival, he was on a ventilator with a tracheostomy tube and needed assistance with his mobility.

From day one of his treatment plan, Mr. Diaz's family played an integral role in his recovery. They supported him as he worked with our respiratory and rehabilitation team members to rebuild his strength and endurance. Thanks to this commitment, Mr. Diaz was weaned from the ventilator and able to walk again!

Today, Mr. Diaz is home with his wife and children! We're so honored to for Mr. Diaz and his loved ones! 💙