DALTON, Ga. (February 11, 2026) – When Linda Temple came to Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation, part of Hamilton Long Term Care, in February, she was in so much pain, she doubted she would recover.
Ten days later, the retired school librarian was back on her feet and continuing to heal from the fall that left her with a broken hip. Temple said the rehabilitation she received at Regency— along with ongoing outpatient therapy and consistent encouragement from staff — made a significant difference.
“My treatment plan began with a goal of sitting in my wheelchair for two hours per day and quickly progressed to walking with a walker in the hallway, then going upstairs for physical therapy twice a day,” she said. “I was truly afraid I would never recover.”
Ladd Berdos-Rosser, director of rehab services at Regency, said Temple’s injury required a carefully structured plan to restore mobility, strength and independence. Even small movements were challenging at first, and basic tasks such as getting out of bed required significant effort, but Temple did not give up.
“By the time she completed her short stay in our subacute setting, her progress was impressive,” Berdos-Rosser said. “She was able to transfer, walk safely with an assistive device and tolerate increased weight-bearing with improved movement mechanics and endurance. Her confidence grew alongside her physical abilities.”
Berdos-Rosser said Temple’s determination and resilience were crucial to her recovery.
“Even on days when pain made progress feel slow, she showed up ready to work,” she said. “She asked thoughtful questions, practiced her exercises consistently and celebrated each milestone. Her positive attitude played a major role in her successful recovery.”
Temple said her care team reassured her that her pain would improve and encouraged her when progress felt slow. Her stay at Regency lasted just 10 days, and she continues with outpatient physical therapy twice a week and support from her niece.
Berdos-Rosser says Regency Park offers a collaborative and supportive rehabilitation environment. Subacute and outpatient teams work closely to ensure continuity of care from the moment a patient arrives through the transition back into the community.
“As a result of the care I received, it is much easier for me to navigate my daily life,” Temple said. “I can walk without a cane or walker inside my house, ride in the car and enjoy my daily life almost as I did before my fall. I can feed my pets, make my bed, do my laundry and walk outside. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!”