St. Edna Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center

My dad is in this facility for Physical and Occupational Therapy after breaking his back. my Dad is very happy about the nursing care and therapy he received, he has made good progress and recovering very good! he is walking again. thank you for helping my Dad Team St Edna

The therapy staff here is stellar. I arrived at St Edna’s with pain 24/7 hovering around a level of 7/8. Through the efforts of these kind, talented professionals I am now 24/7 at a pain level of 0/1. They made life good again and I am very grateful. If you need PT or OT do not hesitate to give these professionals a chance to help you. From the Supervisor through each staff member you are working with pros who can help you change your life if you let them.

St. Edna's is truly exceptional! From the administrators to the nursing staff, physical therapists, and even the people who clean the rooms—everyone is incredibly kind and helpful. My mother spent two weeks at this facility, and the communication was outstanding. Every request, medication, or concern was addressed within 15 minutes, and they consistently called to update me on any changes in her condition. She arrived needing a walker but left on her own two feet thanks to the amazing rehab team that got her up and walking right away. It's been three weeks since her stay, and she's now happily living on her own, healthy and strong. I’d like to personally thank a few individuals who made all the difference: - Robert Aragon, for coordinating the seamless transition from the hospital to their facility; - Tina and the front office, for thoroughly explaining every document I needed to sign; - Manijeh Sadr, who guided me through the entire process from start to finish; - And the incredible nurses, at St. Edna’s, who provided top-notch care. Thank you, St. Edna’s, for everything you do for our community!

St. Edna’s was a great find. One of the hardest events one has, is moving a loved one into a care facility. St. Edna’s made this transition a comfortable and wise decision. The staff went above and beyond. Not once did my mom or my family feel we made the wrong decision leaving her at St. Edna’s. Better yet, my mom loved the place, and thanked me every visit for finding her such a great and caring spot. The tasty daily meals, the day-to-day care, the cleanliness, and extended warmth to all that enter is hard to beat. I would say, to anyone reading this and is scared or worried to put your loved one in a care facility, you dont have to be. St. Edna’s helped me every single step of the way. My mom can sometimes be difficult (happens with old age) but the staff was so patient and took the time to make her feel heard and understood. Thank god for places like this. These gems really do exist. I would like to personally thank, Manijeh Sadr who helped me through the ENTIRE process from start to finish. And I would also like to thank nurse Justin and nurse Karina. The care you guys give is immeasurable. God bless you all.

In 2011 I was 60, and approved by Orange County’s MSI Program for a much-needed hip replacement - it was so arthritic I was becoming nonambulatory. I had no health insurance, and in those Pre-Obamacare years, Medi-Cal would not cover me. I was expecting a garage mechanic operating on my hip, but the hip replacement was done at St. Joseph’s Hospital by arguably the best and most distinguished orthopedic surgeon in Orange County, Dr. Ayaz Biviji. It was a complete success! How did I get so lucky as to go to the best surgeon in the premier hospital? But his staff recommended my staying in a skilled nursing home for a couple of days, and put me in St. Edna’s - because it was the only thing MSI would pay for. I have waited 13 years to file a negative review on them, because my surgery was paid through Orange County funds for the indigent, and I thought I had no right to complain! And because I had just come through a big surgery and was healing. Some of the top health care providers, and in-home health care providers in Orange County, working at main hospitals and facilities, are from the Philippines. But St. Edna’s staff was NOT of this caliber. I lived in Hong Kong and China for 15 years, before that hip replacement sugery. I am not a racist, nor from a homeless encampment! We were put in a dirty bed in a big hall of many other patients, crammed in there like sardines. It was hot at night, with no apparent air-conditioning. The staff were all loudly chattering away with each other in Tagalog, like magpies, where we couldn’t sleep. The final straw came when I tried to take myself to the Men’s bathroom. I couldn’t use it because it had been piled to the brim with wheelchairs! Isn’t that a violation of OSHA regulations?! We had been trained by St. Joseph Hopital how to get ourselves to the toilet on crutches. I had been unable to get anyone’s attention for a urinal or bedpan. Fuming, I called a friend’s father to pick me up first thing the next morning, and refused to sign St. Edna’s discharge against medical advice papers. I simply walked out! Again, in 2024 I have been recommended by St. Jude Hospital, after an orthopedic procedure, to go into a Skilled Nursing Home for a few days. I told them my story. They have black-listed St. Edna’s now, because of my story. Now I have full Medicare health coverage, and will no longer need to be sent to such a dump! St. Jude medical staff urged me to write this negative review, even 13 years late - to save someone else from going through this experience. I see that St. Edna’s is still there. One staff member at Coventry Court, where I am at, had also worked at St. Edna’s. He was not surprised at what I told him.

I really love St. Edna , the people are wonderful. My aunt goes there and she’s well taken care of. Doris helped me out so much, great worker. Really positive. I’m happy this place is where my aunt goes.

My grandmother had a stroke a few weeks ago and we were told we needed to find a skilled nursing facility. We were referred to St. Edna and called for a tour. Since the very beginning the staff have been very informative and caring for my grandmother. So far we are happy with the care that the facility has been providing and look forward to her return home.

I am Grateful for this St Ednas physical rehab place. There are a lot of excellent staff members. The Physical therapists are extremely professional with a lot of practical knowledge and were not just able but willing to work with me get me mobile and showed me how to regain strength during my recovery from a prolonged hospital stay. “Hey! Safety First” was one popular saying there. The trainers I worked with the most were Riley, Brandon, and Michelle - but the whole physical training staff helped me along at some point during my recovery time there. All of them were encouraging, even when wasn’t fell well and I was not fun to be around. I am grateful for the physical trainers - all of them. They challenged me and helped me get to each goal that I was challenged with. The nursing staff: All of the nurses were able to answer questions and had a lot of knowledge & expertise. The dietician and kitchen crew were very accommodating and the food was very good. The Activity coordinators were enthusiastic and constantly offered social activities and helped people (that wanted to participate) Be involved. The CNA people that help you get things you need day in and day out are able to get things for you and keep you going with things like a cup of water in the night or whatever. I am grateful for this St Enas Sub-acute rehab facility. Thank God for them.