Case Study: The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center – Q3 2025
Resident name- Philip O.
Director of Concierge: Sruli Sharp
Resident age: 75 years old
Admission date: 05/22/2025
Discharge date: 08/08/2025
Admitted from: Kindred Hospital of South Florida
How did the resident hear about The Savoy? His hospital team recommended the Savoy
Details of experience:
On May 22, 2025, Phillip O. was admitted to the Savoy from Kindred Hospital of South Florida. Phillip was admitted with functional decline and in a frail stage, dependent on round-the-clock care, and he was feeling defeated and overwhelmed. He had a COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diagnosis and was not able to eat on his own, depending on a Peg-tube feeding for his nutritional needs, and unable to move on his own, requiring assistance with all ADLs (activities of daily living). Phillip had lost his independence and his fight to improve.
When Phillip was first admitted, he was only 106 pounds and was NPO (nothing by mouth), unable to eat on his own, which made him unhappy. Phillip was unable to speak or communicate clearly due to an abscess on his throat. Quickly after being admitted, we set Phillip up with intense and frequent Speech and Physical therapy to help him strengthen his vocal cords and become a more independent eater. During his first few days at the Savoy, Phillip was bed-bound, and within days, the talented therapy team had Phillip out of bed, working on strengthening himself and developing independence. The goal for therapy was to help transition Phillip back to his home, by helping him improve his physical abilities as well as his emotional health, which at the facility he was being followed by the Psychosocial team.
During his time at the Savoy, Phillip built up his strength, gaining 2 pounds, a huge achievement and the first step in helping him improve his overall health and well-being. With a lot of love and encouragement from our outstanding speech pathology team, Phillip improved his vocal cords and his communication ability. While Phillip started his time at the Savoy weak and despondent, he left able to get around on his own with the use of a wheelchair. His charge nurse said it was so wonderful to be able to see Phillip become a stronger and more independent person.
Just over a month after his discharge, Phillip continues to happily live with his partner at home. He is living with independence and with a more positive outlook on his future. Phillip’s gastroenterologist was very excited to share with us that his peg tube can be removed shortly, a very positive improvement in his overall health. Phillip had a very successful rehabilitation time in the Savoy, and we wish him many more years of good health, happiness, and independence.