So. Davis Community Hospital in Bountiful

I've received a few calls wanting directions to this care center. For those I didn't reach back, here are the directions: Get off the 500 South Exit in Bountiful. Go East until 400 E. which is Orchard Drive. At that light turn left on Orchard and then make an immediate right into the hospital mini-parking lot. Dad is currently on the 2nd floor, but may move today to the 1st floor (individual instead of shared room) :) I'm waiting to hear back from the charge nurse today. I'll keep you posted on that. As for dad's condition...He has been pretty melancholy & somber since he moved out of I.M.C. It's hard when you're in such a great place with fantastic staff like IMC Rehab for 2 months; and you have a full schedule, keeping you very preoccupied and busy; and lots of friends, family, and staff rooting for you...literally cheering for you everyday. Then boom! just like that, you're moved against your will to a nursing home with a very "relaxed" minimal staff contact, a claustrophobic double room, and not very many visitors anymore... The reality of dad's injuries are setting in and unfortunately our worst days are yet ahead. He is still trying to remain positive, but his frusterations are understandable. Dad has recovered really well from the tracheotomy. He is eating soft foods and thickened juices now:) He is absolutely loving all the flavors!! He is receiving limited respiratory treatments :) And he's breathing really well on only 10% oxygen. His chest is recovering well and is all "clear" of infections. His voice is improving every day. He will be at this care center until atleast May 7 (whenever his chest and back brace is cleared for removal or deemed by the Back Doctor as unneccesary) We call it his "storm trooper jacket". lol ;). So, when that takes place, he will then be moved back to IMC Rehab for a couple weeks for intense therapy. Where he goes after that totally depends on his rehabilitation. We have yet to see how much Dad is going to improve and how "independent" he will become. Here's to hoping and praying for the best though!! Thank you to those of you who have been so supportive in your visits! We love you and appreciate you! xoxo Sonja

Kirby is now at So. Davis Hospital in Bountiful

Yesterday Little Dawson and I helped staff pack up & move out all of Dad's belongings at I.M.C. Rehab:( We are sad to be moving him from such a fantastic rehab unit. We loved all of you! And so did Dad! So, thank you for all you've done for him...physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Dr.'s and wonderful nurses. We will forever remember you and your amazing ability you each had to motivate, comfort, and serve our father. We rate your rehab a 10! Thank you!!!! Now on to So. Davis Hospital. It's located off of the 500 South Bountiful Exit #316. Go East through 4 lights and the small community hospital is on the left side of the road, on the corner. Turn left at the light 400 E. & immediately turn rt. into the small parking lot. He's located on the 2nd floor. Ask the receptionist for info. He's sharing a room, much to our dismay, but that is all that's available here. This facility has a good respiratory therapy team and this is what Dad needs right now. He will be at So. Davis for about a month. Please continue to go and visit him. We appreciate you all and the love & support you've shown our dad:) We are excited and hopeful about his huge strides and progress. xoxo Sonja