We are at home, and my wife, the patient, is doing well.

Pros: Low cost. Isolation from random infections — we successfully avoided infections and hospitalizations. Nearness to Eisenberg — we walked over (pushing my wife in a wheelchair) every day. Parking was free and available. They had a nice prayer room and Yamaha keyboard. The staff and volunteers were great. The blood draws at GOL were convenient. The public spaces in the house and the grounds provided ample room to move about and avoid cabin fever. The company of other transplant patients felt good. You can get mail and packages there.

Cons: Rules are strict and take some getting used to. A significant number of residents move through quickly. Rooms are small. Beds are small. Providing your own supplies can be difficult. Room availability isn’t guaranteed. Stays can end suddenly if anybody becomes contagious.

We spent a preliminary eval week there three weeks before the transplant, so we knew what we were getting into. It was an excellent choice for us.