Concierge Name: Avi Leshinsky
Patient Name: Joseph S.
Patient Age: 64
Admission Date: 5/20/2026
Admitted From: Stony Brook University Hospital
Discharge Date: TBD
Discharged To: TBD
Length of Stay: TBD
Reason for Stay: Rehabilitation
How did the patient come to Mills Pond? Hospital

Details of Experience:

Joseph S. was admitted to Luxor at Mills Pond on May 20th with a diagnosis of small bowel obstruction, requiring a small bowel resection and ileocecectomy. In the weeks leading up to his admission, he began experiencing serious stomach pain that he described as feeling like a bowling ball in his gut. He had been in a car accident in October 2025, which he believes may have contributed to what developed internally. By the time he got to the hospital, two sections of his intestines had become obstructed, and surgeons had to remove them, leaving a significant wound that has been slowly healing ever since. Joseph came to Luxor from Stony Brook University Hospital, where he had his surgery and received initial care. This was not his first time navigating a serious medical situation. Back in 2021, he spent 11 months in a nursing and rehabilitation facility following a colostomy, and then another 11 months at home before having it successfully reversed. He came into Luxor with that experience behind him, knowing what the process would look like and what it would take. Joseph S. is from Mastic Beach, New York, and describes himself as a quiet homebody who enjoys coffee and working on projects around the house.

Upon arriving at the Community, Joseph quickly took to Luxor. He said he liked it right away, felt he knew what he was getting into, and that the facility lived up to his hopes. The staff made a strong impression from the start. He described the nurses as very nice, very good, and very professional, and said he had no problem being there. He started in a semi-private room and has since moved into a private room, which has made a noticeable difference in his comfort and rest. One area he was upfront about was medication timing. At a previous facility, his medications were given within five minutes of a set schedule every time, and he found the inconsistency at times frustrating. Outside of that, his transition into the community was smooth. He connected with the staff naturally, got to know the faces and names over time, and settled into the facility’s rhythm without much difficulty.

Joseph has been at Luxor for over six weeks, and his recovery has been steady. His focus has been almost entirely on his abdominal wound, which has been closing gradually and is now mostly healed on the outer layer. When he arrived, he was not cleared to do everything physically, but he was walking on his own from early on. The therapy team worked around his restrictions and started him on hand and leg weights, which he took to well. He has since moved on to the treadmill and increased his sets from 10 to 12 repetitions up to 15, across three sets, which he is proud of. His physical therapy team, including Anna, has been a positive part of his experience. He described the team as fun and professional, and said he gets along great with them. He also appreciated that early on, when the bike caused discomfort near his wound, the team pivoted quickly and found what worked for him. The gym environment was most enjoyable when it was quieter, giving him space to focus. He noticed other residents, including some in their late 80s, pushing through their own recoveries and found it motivating to see that. Outside of therapy, Joseph attended a few activities, including some singing and an outdoor live band performance, which he enjoyed. He also spoke warmly about the kitchen staff, saying that if he ever needed anything extra, they always came through for him. He described the community as a place where people look out for each other, where the staff is on top of how you are feeling, and where getting help at the nurses’ station is always met with understanding and care.

Joseph S. is working toward discharge with a clear plan already in place. Rather than returning directly to his home in Mastic Beach, he has arranged to rent a first-floor apartment for a year while his house undergoes remediation for black mold. The rental is a ground-floor unit with just a small step at the front door, which the therapy team has already prepared him for. He completed stair work in the gym early in his stay and handled it so well that the team felt confident he had it covered. After more than six weeks at Luxor, Joseph is stronger, his wound is healing, and he is moving around with confidence. He said that if he ever had to go through this again, Luxor at Mills Pond would be his first choice. He joked that he could get used to living there, but what he is really looking forward to is getting back to his quiet life, his coffee, and his projects at home.

The team at Luxor at Mills Pond wishes Joseph all the best as he continues on his healthcare journey