( CNN ) -- Nancy Reagan , wife of the late President Ronald Reagan , is hospitalized in California after suffering a broken pelvis , according to spokeswoman Joanne Drake . Former first lady Nancy Reagan is shown at an event in the nation 's capital in September . Reagan , 87 , is in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center , Drake said in a written statement Wednesday . The former first lady fell last week at her home , Drake said , but admitted herself to the hospital only after experiencing `` persistent pain . '' Tests revealed a fractured pelvis and sacrum -- the triangular bone within the pelvis . Reagan will remain hospitalized for a few days until `` doctors are satisfied with her progress , '' Drake said . Reagan 's anticipated recovery time is six to eight weeks , including physical therapy and a modified schedule . `` Mrs. Reagan is in good spirits , especially comforted to be receiving care from talented doctors in a world-class hospital named in honor of her late husband , '' the statement said . She previously was hospitalized for two days in February following a fall at her home in suburban Los Angeles . President Reagan died in June 2004 after a long battle with Alzheimer 's disease . Since his death , Nancy Reagan has remained involved with the national Alzheimer 's Association and its affiliate , the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute in Chicago , Illinois . However , she has appeared in public only rarely in recent years .
NEW : Nancy Reagan reported `` in good spirits '' at hospital . Former first lady , Wednesday , falls at her Illinois home , breaks pelvis . Drake being treated at Nancy Reagan Research Institute .