Neville Center at Fresh Pond

06/09/2026

From admission to discharge, Jim’s determination and hard work led to an incredible rehabilitation journey at The Neville Center.

When Jim arrived on March 20, 2026, he required a mechanical lift for all mobility and even found it difficult to roll in bed. With dedication and support from our skilled therapy and care teams, Jim made remarkable progress—walking 150 feet with a rolling walker by the time he was discharged on June 5, 2026.

“Everyone is great and does a wonderful job. The therapists worked to help me progress, and I’ve made progress because of all of you showing me the way. There are a lot of great people here, and I will miss all of you.”

Jim especially enjoyed participating in therapy and life enrichment groups, including boxing and gardening as part of his occupational therapy program. “I loved boxing and punching the bag!” he shared, while building strength and confidence along the way.

Congratulations, Jim, on your hard-earned success. We wish you all the best on your continued journey!

06/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Craig on his incredible rehabilitation journey at the Neville Center! 🎉

After being admitted for skilled physical, occupational, and nursing care following a hospitalization for left lower extremity pain, atrial fibrillation, a pulmonary embolism, and a wound infection, Craig faced significant mobility challenges. Upon arrival, he required assistance from two people for transfers, was unable to walk, and needed help with daily activities.

Through hard work, determination, and the support of our dedicated rehabilitation team, Craig made remarkable progress. He achieved independence with all activities of daily living, completed transfers and mobility independently, and even climbed 34 stairs before discharge!

When asked what made his rehab successful, Craig shared:
"Following the instructions of the therapists and nursing staff. I got to see different techniques from all the different therapists, and I learned to take my time and avoid making any sudden or unsafe moves."

Would he return to Neville Center if he needed rehabilitation again?
"Absolutely. Rehab, nursing, and the dietitian all worked together as a team. As a unit, they were excellent to me."

We are honored to have been part of Craig's recovery and wish him continued health and success!

05/30/2026

Marie came to the Neville Center on May 6 following a hospitalization at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital after a fall resulted in a right femur fracture requiring surgery. When she arrived, Marie needed assistance from two people for transfers, could only walk 10 feet, and required help with all activities of daily living.

Through hard work and determination, Marie partnered with our Physical and Occupational Therapy teams to regain her independence. Occupational Therapy introduced adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment to support self-care, while Physical Therapy focused on strengthening, mobility, car transfer training, and stair navigation.

By discharge, Marie had progressed to independence and was able to return home safely.

When asked what made her rehab a success, Marie shared:
"Rehab with my leg and exercise. Car training and doing stairs with Elise—she motivated me, and everything was good."

Asked if she would return to Neville Center for rehab in the future, Marie said:
"Yes, everything was great—the food, nursing, and rehab."

We are proud of Marie's remarkable progress and grateful to have been part of her recovery journey. Congratulations, Marie! 💙

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Neville Center. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

🌟 Rosario’s BreatheWell Success Story 🌟

After a hospitalization following a fall and septic shock, Rosario came to the Neville Center’s BreatheWell Program determined to regain her strength and independence. Through physical, occupational, and speech therapy, she made incredible progress during her rehab journey.

When Rosario arrived, she required a Hoyer lift for transfers and maximum assistance with daily activities. With hard work, dedication, and the support of our interdisciplinary team, she progressed to walking short household distances with a rolling walker and completing daily activities with the assistance of one person.

Rosario shared what made her rehab stay a success:
“You can’t be serious all the time, even when I am in pain — life is too short.”

When asked if she would return to the Neville Center if she ever needed rehab again, Rosario said:
“Yeah, I like the people, I’m used to them and they are friendly.”

We are so proud of Rosario and honored to have been part of her recovery journey. 💙

05/10/2026

04/30/2026

Janis came to the Neville Center after a fall with significant mobility challenges—but her determination, combined with dedicated therapy, led to incredible progress.

Through physical and occupational therapy, Janis improved her strength, coordination, and confidence. Today, she is transferring with close supervision, walking with her walker, and independently managing her toileting routine—a remarkable turnaround in just a short time.

💬 “Since I’ve been here, I’m able to stand… I’ve made a lot of progress in the last two weeks—I wasn’t able to stand before.”

Janis also shared appreciation for her care team, noting how their support and encouragement made all the difference in her recovery.

Stories like Janis’s highlight the power of personalized rehab and perseverance.

04/04/2026

Happy Easter! 🌸🐰 May your day be filled with sunshine, sweet moments, and a little extra joy all around.

03/27/2026

Janice Cormier joined the Neville Center for short-term rehab following a hospital stay after a fall. During her time with us, she received comprehensive care—including pulmonary support and skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Through hard work and dedication, Janice made remarkable progress—advancing from walking just 10 feet to 280 feet with a rolling walker, and even completing a full flight of stairs by discharge. She’s now safely returning home, able to manage daily activities with minimal supervision.

Janice shared, “I’m grateful for the therapists, nurses, and all the staff. I got stronger while I was here and really enjoyed the breathing and balance exercises.” She also added that she would gladly return, praising both the care and the food!

We’re proud to be part of Janice’s recovery journey. 💙