The Laurels of Defiance sits at 1701 S Jefferson in Defiance, Ohio, and has a 107-bed skilled nursing and rehab center where folks can stay for short-term rehabilitation after surgery or illness, or longer if they need ongoing care, and I suppose that brings in all sorts of guests from those who just need a little extra recovery support after a hospital visit to those who require extended or hospice care, and they've got respite options for families needing a break too, so it helps out plenty of different people in different situations. People talk about the modern touches in the building and the way the space is organized with an attractive interior, secure patios, a cozy enclosed courtyard, and comfortable lounges where it seems the guests can get together for social events or just sit quiet and read, and the private or semi-private rooms aim to keep things homey while being safe.
The staff includes skilled nurses, registered nurses, a Director of Environmental Services, and other caregivers, and they do their best with different levels of care, covering both skilled care and intermediate care, and folks with dialysis needs, IVs, tracheostomy care, wound vac, or Peg tubes are accepted, and all stages of wound care happen right on site, so it's a good place if someone has complex medical needs, and there's a dementia care unit with a permanent nursing staff for residents with memory problems. Short-term care covers rehabilitation and nursing, with both inpatient and outpatient therapy available, and when someone goes home, they can get home-based therapy services too, so the support doesn't stop at the door.
The meals are said to be healthy and tasty, and the home-style dining area helps guests feel comfortable, while events like the Summer Cookout, Mother's Day Tea, Spring Carnival, and Christmas Extravaganza happen through the year, which makes life a bit more interesting, and folks can join weekly shopping trips or join groups in the community like the Red Hat or Red Suspenders groups, which gives some social choices too. The Laurels of Defiance says they follow The Laurel Way of Caring, focusing on respect, dignity, companionship, and compassion, aiming for independence and a good quality of life, and the staff works to keep guests as active as they want to be.
Families often mention the staff's professionalism and the range of services, and online reviews sit at 4.2 from 66 people, and while things aren't perfect anywhere, it's clear the place puts effort into creating a safe, friendly environment with as much independence as possible for both long and short stays.
