Laurels of New London sits on West Main Street in New London, Ohio, and holds 50 certified beds for people who need either short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care, and it's a place that accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, with oversight by both, and reports show an overall grade of B, which is decent, with highly favorable inspections, just one minor deficiency that didn't put anyone at risk, no complaints this year, and a recent inspection grade of A, which means the state found mostly good things and no major problems. This small nursing home is managed by Laurel Health Care Company and works with Ciena Healthcare, which means it follows set policies and has people like managers and medical staff in place, and since February 2016 it's had a series of specific managers running things, so there's always fresh oversight, while the nursing care runs at a rate of about 3.64 nurse hours per resident each day, which is about average for this type of place. You've got registered staff with a mix-nurses, CNAs, and doctors-so everyone from caregivers to therapy teams covers daily needs, and they offer a whole bunch of therapies, like physical and occupational therapy, respiratory care, speech therapy, wound and cardiac help, stroke recovery, IV antibiotics, nutritional support, hospice, palliative, post-acute care, and pain management, so someone who's recovering or has ongoing medical conditions would see a lot of boxes checked here, and you've also got respite and rehab options, whether you're staying short-term or for a longer stretch.
Meals aim to be healthy and tasty, and there's attention to living spaces so things feel homelike, and transportation's available if you need to go out for appointments or other reasons, and activities don't get overlooked either, because they run a variety of events, including live entertainment and recreational therapy, to help people feel engaged. The Laurel Way of Caring is their name for a focus on making people feel safe and at home, with care aimed at the real needs older folks have, and the team-physicians, nurses, and therapists-work together, especially for folks just coming out of hospitals, so care's coordinated from the start. The place is for-profit, and there's no resident or family council here, so people who want official groups for feedback may notice that absence, but the staff tries to listen and offer timely help, using policies meant to prevent accidents and keep everyone supervised. Deficiencies found in the past have included infection control, but recent reports show progress and no high-risk problems, so the state's inspectors seem to be largely satisfied lately. Reviews give high marks, around 4.9 from 36 families and residents, with praise for the staff's efforts. Laurels of New London isn't a CCRC and doesn't offer a continuum of care campus, so it focuses mainly on nursing and rehab needs for those who need focused help or steady care as they age, all in a small community where people can hopefully feel known and looked after.
