About Us
History
New Horizons was founded by Dr. Hector D. Dockter, MD, in 1971. Practicing internal medicine for 30 years, he had a vision for a community for older adults in Chula Vista, a place where seniors where hopeful of a second chance at living, a rehabilitation center that fused the environment of home and a peaceful hotel
In October 1989, the Harbison Senior Rehab opened with 100 apartments and a 25-bed nursing center, situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood of Chula Vista.
Nine years later, Harbison Senior Rehab was renamed to as New Horizons Rehabilitation Center. to emphasize the new hope and care for the retirement community that is known to the community until today, the mission to serve the seniors in our community.
Our Staff
Dr. Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya De La Rosa Ramirez, MD
Medical Director
Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya De La Rosa Ramirez have officially been in internal medicine practice for more than 30 years.
In 1990, Esteban became an affiliate of New Horizons, and became appointed as the rehabilitation center administrator in 1994. Today, Esteban oversees New Horizons' general medical functions, as well as up to 200 residents and 150 senior care staff.
Marion Moseby, BS, RN, NHA
Director of Nursing
Mr. Moseby specializes in gerontology after starting his career at Tipton Hospital in emergency, surgical and recovery room, and becoming a rehabilitation specialist for acute and heart injuries. Mr. Moseby joined the senior rehab management in 2002 as the Assistant Director of Nursing and became Director in 2007.
Mr. Moseby oversees the nursing staff and the development of clinical regulations and procedures at New Horizons. Mr. Moseby sees the close cooperation of New Horizons' team.
Cody Martin, MSW
Director of Admissions
Cody manages the admissions process with hospitals, conducts orientation with incoming patients and serves as the asset between residents and health insurance companies. During their stay, Cody monitors the rehab center's relationship with their patients. And as they leave, Cody manages discharge planning and access home care and medical equipment, if needed.
Maddie Fitzpatrick
Social Service Coordinator
Maddie began her career in the at New Horizons in 2007 as the Activities Coordinator after graduating from San Diego State Universoty with a B.A. in Psychology. Now the Social Services Coordinator, Maddie creates the monthly reports on the patients, and working closely with New Horizons clinical staff to ensure their overall health. Maddie also collaborates Cody Martin in the admissions process.
Arwin Hochauser, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Arwin worked for more than two decades of registered nursing experience and a graduate of University of Santo Tomas. Arwin as the Assessment Coordinator, he gathers and turns federally required process in reports for clinical assessment of patients with Medicare or Medicaid. This process provides a comprehensive assessment of each resident’s functional capabilities and helps the senior care staff identify health problems.
Wendy Wu
Human Resources Director
Wendy has over 25 years of administrative management experience. She also ensures the HR department is always on top of new policies, and trainings. Wendy also takes care of enhancing the different departments and reputation by accepting the responsibility of providing human resources advice, and counsel.
Gabriella Montez, MD
Rehabilitation Director
Gabriella practices internal medicine with a background in both ICU and Emergency Room. She oversees therapies and is passionate in making sure every single patient is provided with safe and compassionate care. Gabriella graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Grossmont College and her RN through Qua Lej University.
Taylor Danforth, RN
Home Health Rehabilitation Manager
Danforth is a registered with a background in rehabilitation for over 10 years. Danforth obtained her B.A. in Nursing from Platt College and her RN through San Diego State University.
Accreditation
New Horizons Rehabilitation Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Founded in 1966, CARF is a private non-profit organization with internationally accepted standards that promote excellent services and established customer service standards to help organizations have standards to improve the quality of their programs and services.
For more information about CARF accreditation, visit their website www.carf.org.