The Laurels of Hamilton, sitting right in the Hamilton community since 1942, is a skilled nursing facility that serves seniors who need short-term rehab after a hospital stay or long-term nursing care. This facility has 80 beds and usually cares for about 67 residents per day, and while it's not the largest place around, families choose it for the thorough medical and nursing support, especially for those who need more hands-on help after an illness or surgery. Folks here might stay short term, using the in-house therapy team that's available seven days a week for things like physical, occupational, or speech therapy, or they might need to stay longer, using the skilled nursing and support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and moving around. The staff works around the clock, and there's always a 24-hour call system, so residents have constant supervision and help.
Residents can join family and resident councils, where families and residents can talk about concerns and work to improve care. Services range from helping people with transfers or medication to more advanced nursing care. The place can accept Medicare and Medicaid, which is helpful for many folks. The Laurels of Hamilton offers many kinds of senior living support, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice, respite, outpatient, and home health care. People here can rely on meal services with dining rooms, allergy-sensitive and diabetes-friendly options, and food made by professional chefs. For comfort, rooms have private bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and some have kitchenettes.
There's been a real effort to make the place feel more like home, so you'll see walking paths, gardens, a movie night, and a spa room for residents who enjoy company or want to join outdoor programs or fitness activities. Housekeeping, laundry, and help moving in are part of the services, and the Laurels philosophy called "The Laurel Way of Caring" aims to treat everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. The staff is known for being dedicated, offering about 3.79 nurse hours per resident per day, which is above average, but nurse turnover is about 50 percent, so some faces do change. Doctors and medical specialists are nearby, with Butler County Medical Center and Ear Nose & Throat Specialists close for those needing outside appointments or specialized care.
Management comes from Laurel Health Care Company, and the facility is affiliated with Ciena Healthcare, with a for-profit structure. The facility's health inspection record shows 50 total deficiencies over time, including some about discharge notifications and returning after hospital stays, with one infection-related case and a nurse turnover rate that sometimes makes consistency a challenge. The most recent state inspection went over two years without a visit, and the current rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews, so people seem to have a range of experiences. Even so, the focus here stays on providing respectful care, a home-like setting, and options for those who need help for short rehab stays, long-term nursing, or hospice.
