Testimonials

My brother-in-law, RIchard Schioppa was a patient at your facility for seven weeks beginning in September, 2018 and then again for a much longer stay beginning in July of 2019. After the first experience he could not wait to leave the hispital and return to Green Acres again. While he was with you he received superb, personalized care from your fine staff and really enjoyed the food.

I know that I will be missing some names of note but must risk that in order to sincerely thank those who stood out for us all. First, Amy Vowell worked tirelessly on Richard’s behalf within the limited medical insurance frameworks of today. She held meetings with the staff, Richard, and the family, helped us locate a home health aid, and enlisted the assistance of physicians in our appeals for a longer stay. We really spent a great deal of time with her and in each instance Amy was just was cheerful and helpful as anyone could ask for. I should also mention that often, when working with Amy, Danielle would be there in the office, or int he hallways, and always spoke with us as if we were “old friends”.

Eric Hordyk was often Richard’s nurse and no matter what I asked he had the answer. He was very kind to Richard, knew the details of his case and was pleasant to us as well as to Rich. The unit head who I know only as Tim actually hugged me when Rich returned from Community to your care. In stressful times such kindness and competence take on greater meaning. Thank you both.

Each time (3 times in all) Richard was a patient at Green Acres he was fortunate enough to have Chris and Germaine, your very special physical therapists, as his “support staff” to see him through whatever protocols were necessary to get him back on his feet. Chris and Germaine did not limit their efftors to the strictly prescribed regimens associated with physical therapy, they even helped Richard with some of his more basic needs right there in his room, all the while assuring him that he was “moving forward” with his therapeutic program. How can we ever thank them enough?

Each day when I went to visit Richard your receptionists were cordial and helpful. It is a lovelu way to begin each visit. I was especially happy to see Gina on duty with her bright smile and cheery greeting. She is a pleasure.

All of these things matter so much when a patient is suddenly thrown into a pattern of illness and an inablility to manage their own affairs. The family, too, is dealing with these many aspects of the patient’s needs and you made it easier for each of us.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Sincerely
Barbara Schioppa
(Richard’s sister-in-law)