In June of 2011, Richard “Steelo” Vazquez, 32, suffered a series of aneurisms, resulting in severe impediments to his speech and motor skills. As part of his continuum of care beginning at UCLA Medical Center, Steelo spent two months at CareMeridian Oxnard where he received 24/7 care and intensive rehabilitation. He is now learning to speak, walk and care for his son. At home with his wife Penni and son Elijah, he continues his rehabilitation and improves daily.

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Oxnard, Traumatic Brain Injury Success Stories

Maria Justina Soria required two surgeries to treat two aneurysms, one in the left and one in the right anterior communicating arteries. As a result of the second surgery, one of her arteries ruptured. CareMeridian’s team designed an aggressive personalized treatment program involving intensive rehabilitation as well as recreation.

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Cowan Heights

In March 2011, Helen Magnusson suffered from multiple pelvic fractures and breaks in her ribs, hip, foot and ankle after a freak accident which trapped her under her car in her own driveway. After several months at CareMeridian Cowan Heights, Helen was able to return to her home in June 2011 and embrace a normal life.

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Cowan Heights

In March 2011, Wayne Wilson was involved in an on-the-job accident in which he suffered third-degree burns on 38 percent of his body, as well as a traumatic knee injury. In May 2011, only four weeks after he had arrived at CareMeridian Phoenix, Wayne was ambulatory and able to return home to Dallas, Texas, in time to surprise his mom on Mother’s Day.

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Phoenix

I miss all my nurses who cared so much for me. I miss whistling and singing teacher “Sal”. I miss my therapists which I call my “pushers” because if it wasn’t for them pushing me to do my exercises and walking I wouldn’t be as far as I am today. I miss Jayson who is a wonderful cook and Maribel. Whoever started Care Meridian did a good thing and the people who run it sure know how to hire the right people.

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Oxnard, Pulmonary Embolism

You all are such angels!  You took exceptional care of Mrs. Soria and her family.  Thank  you so much for including Mission Hospital’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit in her care, we are honored. Thank you for making me feel so welcome every time I come to visit all of you.  You make everyone who enters feel accepted, nurtured and safe. Look forward to seeing you all again soon. If I can ever be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to call.

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Brain Injury, Cowan Heights

In November 2009, Gary Vaughn, 62, was involved in a car accident. After more than a year at CareMeridian Cowan Heights, Gary will return home to move on with his life and enjoy an active retirement.

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Cowan Heights, Respiratory Distress

I wish to express my gratitude to you for the work and service you and your staff at CareMeridian [Las Vegas] provide for my daughter everyday. I visit her at least once a week, and I have never seen her unhappy or unkempt. I know she is well cared for and attended to (someone really does great work with her hair). You have a fine group of people working there.

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Developmentally Delayed, Las Vegas, Rhett's Syndrome

I have received 100 percent excellent care here. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food’s really good. And, I have my own room. The guys at the VA’s respiratory unit saved my life and the people at CareMeridian are helping me put it back together.

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Respiratory Distress

Michael VonBraun, veteran Army Major, was involved in a severe motor vehicle accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures. Initially in a coma, Michael was transferred from San Francisco’s VA Hospital to CareMeridian’s Fresno Weber facility. “CareMeridian is possibly the best facility of its type. The staff is excellent. The care is [...]

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Traumatic Brain Injury Testimonials