The Laurels Retirement & Assisted Living sits beside the Jefferson National Forest, so residents see lots of trees and beautiful scenery, which can help make days more peaceful, and the place stays pretty quiet with just 45 private suites in single or two-bedroom layouts, plus common spaces where residents can meet, chat, and relax. The staff includes English-speaking caregivers who provide help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, moving from beds to chairs, managing medicine, and keeping an eye on everyone at all hours, day and night, even for those who can't walk. The Laurels supports independent living, assisted living, nursing home options, and memory care, and the Director of Nursing leads the care team to make sure help matches each person's needs, while the Executive Director, Megann Phelps, oversees daily life and resident comfort.
Meals come daily from a professional chef, and there are choices sensitive to allergies or special diets, served in a proper dining room or with a restaurant-style setting, since folks each have their dietary preferences and sometimes health needs too, and there are kitchens or kitchenettes in rooms for those who want to prepare a snack or meal themselves. Every suite has a private bathroom, furnished spaces ready to settle into, air conditioning for comfort, cable TV, and high-speed internet, which helps residents stay connected with family or catch up on favorite shows. Housekeeping, laundry, even dry cleaning, are part of the package, so no one has to fuss over chores, and move-in coordination helps make a new start feel smoother, while emergency alert systems keep folks safer.
Activities fill each day, with programs meant to bring people together, whether it's music, art, fitness, movie nights, a library for reading, or games in the game room, plus community-sponsored and resident-run clubs so everyone can join something that feels right for them. Some folks enjoy the spa, sauna, or salon for wellness and relaxation, while others spend time with physical, occupational, or speech therapists to stay as healthy and independent as possible, using the fitness room, walking paths, or gardens outside, which allow for fresh air and calm walks. Residents can expect transportation services for doctor visits or outings, and there's plenty of parking for those who drive and want to keep their car handy.
The Laurels focuses on giving each senior choices about care and lifestyle, respects privacy, and encourages families to stay involved, aiming to nurture mind, body, and spirit while offering a safe, comfortable, and dignified place to live. Residents come for different needs, and staff work to make everyone feel part of the community, with support for decisions around payment, care planning, and everyday living, so folks can stay as independent as they like while knowing help's close by if ever needed.
