Kernan orthopaedics & rehabilitation Reviews

My dad had a stroke and went from Johns Hopkins to U of Md. acute rehab. Hopkins staff said he'd need subacute rehab afterward, for a total of about 1-2 months of overall rehab.

U of Md. released him after 8 days! He was in excellent physical condition but had significant cognitive issues. We had to fight tooth and nail with his U of Md. doctor to get a home health order for physical, occupational and speech therapy.

The release paperwork was missing the entire report from the physical therapist.

Staff told me he was good to go home with me, knowing that I live alone, work full time, and have no medical background.

When we got to my home in a neighboring state, we found a shortage of PT, OT and ST professionals. 8 weeks after his stroke, he has only had 1 ST appointment, is still on the waiting list for PT, and has had only 4 OT appointments while living with me for the past 5 weeks. Today the OT told him he should never have been released from rehab.

It has been a nightmare seeing him languish without proper rehab and trying to meet his needs while holding down a job, taking care of a home and researching ways to help him. His cognitive issues are serious and beyond the capacity of a single, non-medical professional caretaker. I don't understand why U. of Md. would not write orders for sub-acute rehab. This facility failed a vibrant, active, formerly independent man who could have greatly benefited from more than 8 days of rehab.

That said, the OT, ST, and PT staff that helped him at U of Md. were wonderful. They did all they could for him in those very short 8 days.

Thank you so much for taking such excellent care of my Grandmother as she heals! Every interaction I've had through this center has been positive. At the front desk you're greeted warmly here, the facility feels clean and well organized. The nurses here are so kind, genuine, attentive and professional. Care is coordinated through good communication among doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and the staff works as a team to help your loved one to recover. They provide individualized creative solutions for patient challenges. This center is accommodating to visitors allowing up to 2 visitors at a time 8:30am-8:30pm. They keep family and loved ones informed with patient status updates and involved in next steps planning. We are impressed and have so much gratitude for the hardworking, knowledgeable, caring people here!

My family has patronized many medical facilities over the years and the staff at UMROI are the best, most caring, most polite, helpful and kind I have ever dealt with. We spent three days on the EMU and let me tell you some of the finest healthcare professionals I have ever met. Sherah, Deb, Mary and all of the staff are so kind and caring. When you walk the halls people greet you. By the second day in the cafeteria everyone is asking you how it's going and giving well wishes. I don't know what produces the kind of compassion and dedication I saw there, but I wish there was more of it going around! UMROI EMU you have our deep gratitude for your service and dedication, but most of all for your compassion and kindness.

Excellent place for post surgical rehab. It's been six years since my post surgical rehab for bilateral total knee joint replacement and the information and exercises I learned here and include in my ongoing fitness plans have greatly improved the quality of my life. The staff and the other patients made a very difficult experience, a joyful journey. Thanks, Kernan!

Th team of nurses, admin staff, my surgeon and anesthesiologist were all amazing. They made me feel safe before having my first surgery.

Pt and ot is outstanding but the nurses are somethin else. There are a few good ones out of the bunch, but not many to brag about. The rest will scare you

Great staff and a huge shout out the my nurse Deb O'Connor who's nursing skills where amazing.

Very professional & caring staff from top to bottom!! I was well taken care of by everyone I came in contact with!! I had total hip replacement surgery, on my right side! Not a minor operation, but I felt like I was among family and friends that would protect & an take of me!!
Sincerely,
BAS

I spent considerable time here as a patient, as well as other places. The UM Rehab and Orthopaedics (aka Kernan) feels institutional, but clean and well kept. The food is okay. The staff is competent and attentive, in control, and well organized. The occupational therapy is acceptable and the physical therapy is five-star outstanding. And you're there for the therapy, right? This is definitely the place to go for physical rehabilitation.