The Laurels of Mt. Vernon sits among Ohio's rolling hills in a peaceful area known for its quiet views and beautiful country roads, so you see a lot of open land and feel that calm when you look out the window or sit on the front porch. This place runs as a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center, not a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so they mainly focus on helping people who need strong daily support and health care, like wound care, pain management, cardiac and respiratory therapies, and even some specialized programs for things like memory care, hospice, or Parkinson's. The facility has 104 beds, private and semi-private rooms, an enclosed courtyard for safe outdoor time, a big dining room for meals and visits, and smaller areas for crafts, movies, fitness, reading, or just sitting with company. Meals come prepared by chefs and planners who try to keep things both healthy and tasty.
Skilled staff include licensed nurses, therapy teams, dietitians, and folks who focus on wound care, memory support, and all the practical needs for moving, bathing, and getting dressed. There's always a nurse on duty for help with medication and emergencies, and they use a 24-hour call system so residents can easily get help if they need it day or night. Some staff speak different languages, but English is always covered. The therapy area has equipment for physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and the rehab gym lets people work on rebuilding strength, sometimes after a hospital stay or surgery. Outpatient therapy is available, and the center handles both short-term stays if you just need to recover, and long-term care for people who need ongoing help. For those with memory concerns like Alzheimer's or dementia, there's a secured unit for safety, activities to help with memory, and an environment aimed at reducing confusion.
Activities aren't fancy but seem enjoyable, with Bingo games, music therapy, crafts, holiday events, and outings using a wheelchair accessible bus, along with time in the garden or on the quiet front porch when the weather's good. Staff organizes councils with residents and families so everyone has a voice to help make life better and improve care over time. There are spa and salon services, a beauty and barbershop, and daily newspapers. Cable TV and Wi-Fi come standard in most areas. The Laurels of Mt. Vernon works with outside providers, like hospice or home health, to keep care moving smoothly if extra services are needed.
The atmosphere focuses on being welcoming and comfortable-not flashy-so guests and long-term residents can feel as at home as possible, with caregiving designed to be personal and respectful, no matter the level of help needed. Whether folks come for a few weeks to recover or stay for years with more complex needs, this place tries to cover what's needed-everything from therapy to wound service, daily activities, nutritious food, and nurses who know the residents by name.
