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GiGi De

Montecito has horrific care for our elders and vulnerable. 1 close family member and 2 friends have been placed here over the past year. 1 passed while in there care last month. The others were luckily moved out quickly before they could suffer additional life-endangering neglect. I witnessed nurses not responding in emergency situations, dehumanizing behavior, and the place is very stinky and dirty to top it off. It is quite suspicious that nearly every 5 star review here is created from an odd-looking account with no other reviews. Please don't endnager your family member by sending them here.

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Ronald Bixler

I found Montecito a very pleasant place to be for Physical rehabilitation. I found the meals to be very good. If you’re a big eater, you could even order double meals. Physical therapy was outstanding. A special thank you for Britney who was one of my therapist. Her program was very good and nice equipment. The nurses were all well knowledgeable, and their field. I can only speak for my room, but my room was always kept very clean and if you needed something as far as maintenance, they were there within 10 minutes. Montecito had a couple of very good sitting rooms or you could gather with friends that you had met there to watch TV. I would like to thank the whole staff for all they did for me. Sincerely Ron Bixler.

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Thomas Newbill

I've been a patient here at Montecito for a long time now. My experience here has been good. Andrea, Chris and Denell on Physical Therapy have been great. Amanda with speech therapy has been great. Rada the CNA has been very nice. Seth is a good guy, he picks up my recyclable stuff.

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Jamie Winsor

I recently stayed at Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation, and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in a care facility. Every single person there, from the nurses and therapists to the aides and office staff, was so kind, patient, and genuinely caring. Thank you to the entire Respiratory Team, you were amazing, making me feel safe at all times and helping me through the difficult moments. Your care, patience, and encouragement truly made a difference in my recovery. Special thank you to Respiratory Director Pearl, she made me feel safe from the moment I met her. Her kind words and willingness to listen meant so much and truly helped me through my recovery. She truly is an Angel, and I’m so grateful I met her. Her compassion and understanding made a world of difference. Assistant Administrator Jake, from the moment I met him, he made me feel at ease and helped my family feel comfortable as well. He had such a great personality, warm, genuine, and uplifting, his kindness and professionalism made such a difference during my stay. Assistant Administrator Seth also has a great personality, friendly, upbeat he was always so kind and helpful, and he never failed to have a smile on his face. Even though we only met shortly before I was released, he still took the time to make me feel welcome and comfortable. That meant alot. Nurse Jessica was wonderful, always checking in to make sure I was okay and taking the time to have calming, reassuring conversations with me when I needed them most. Dr. Brittany was fantastic, always willing to take the time to listen, answer my questions, and reassure me when I had concerns. MD Julie was also amazing, so reassuring and always took the time to listen to all my concerns and make sure I felt heard and cared for. And CNA Cathy, this lady is amazing! She made me feel so comfortable, was always sweet, had a great personality, and was one of my biggest cheerleaders throughout my recovery. Thank you to the entire staff, I can’t list everyone, but each and every one of you was amazing. You all made me feel cared for, supported, and safe during my stay. You can tell that everyone at Montecito truly loves what they do and cares deeply about their patients. Thanks to their dedication and support, I was able to heal and regain my strength. I’m so grateful for the entire Montecito team, you all made a difficult time so much easier and filled it with kindness and hope.

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Hollie Sanchez

I was getting ready for work one morning when the next thing I knew, I woke up in the emergency room. The hospital notified my mother that I was being flown to St. Joe’s Hospital from White River. A few days later, my mother received a phone call notifying her that I was dying due to COVID/-flu and kidney failure, and they wanted to know how to proceed. As my power of attorney, she decided to put me on life support for about five days. Thankfully, I woke up on my own and was intubated during that time. Initially, I had a feeding tube and a dialysis port due to my kidney failure. However, when they removed my intubation tube, they accidentally pulled out several teeth. I started therapy in the hospital but began getting weaker, leading to multiple falls. This is when they decided to transfer me to Montecito. I was admitted to Montecito on February 8, 2025, and was immediately evaluated by Michelle (OT) and Mari (PT). I was very weak; I could not stand, walk, or even take care of the simplest tasks by myself. When I first arrived, I felt very homesick. My 13-year-old daughter lost her dad when she was five, and she was one of my strongest supporters, encouraging me that she did not want to lose me too. The therapy team here was fun, encouraging, and helped me not feel so homesick. I had the opportunity to work with many of them who all helped me in their own special ways. One special memory I have is taking my first steps during my stay. It happened to be Lenny’s (PTA) birthday, and I dedicated my first steps to him. Many people contributed to my recovery: Brittany (therapy tech) helped me with my swallow study; Sam (COTA) taught me how to put on socks and braid my hair; Karen helped me get ready every morning and gain strength; Ann (PTA) taught me how to use a walker to stand and walk; Josh (COTA) guided me to walk my longest distance since my initial admission; and Zach (PTA) was my primary and favorite PTA, often claiming he did not want to share me with the other therapists. Zoe and Madison were my favorite Certified Nursing Assistants; they were very caring and supportive. After three months of therapy, I regained all of my functions and became independent with a walker. I was able to have my feeding tube removed and started eating and drinking regularly. I also regained my kidney function and no longer needed dialysis. I am very thankful for everyone here and happy that I chose Montecito for my rehabilitation.