The Laurels of Galesburg Staff
What differentiates one skilled nursing & rehabilitation center from another? The answer is... the people who work and reside there! The people set the tone, the atmosphere, and the expectations. At The Laurels of Galesburg, we take great pride in ensuring that everyone feels like part of our family, and that they are treated as special "guests" in our home.
The Laurels of Galesburg employs a team of highly qualified medical professionals, including a Medical Director, Registered Nurses, Restorative Care Nurses, a Wound Care Nurse, state tested Certified Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Speech Therapist. Our on-site Rehab, Dietary, Social Work, and Activities departments provide personalized and compassionate care to each guest. From the moment you walk through the front doors, the warmth and caring of the staff will begin to gain your trust and confidence, as they strive to exceed your expectations.
Unlike other facilities that use "contracted" staff members, each member of the team at The Laurels of Galesburg is directly employed, not "contracted". Each Team Member takes great pride in portraying "The Laurel Way of Caring", as they strive for excellence in providing only the highest standard of care and services to every guest, and to every family member and visitor. Come on in! Visit a while! Let us show you our very best... let us show you The Laurel Way.
Cheryl Smith, Administrator
Cheryl has been an employee of The Laurels of Galesburg since January of 2000, first serving as the Director of Marketing and then taking on the role of Administrator in June of 2001. She was selected as a member of The Laurel Health Care Company's President's Council in June of 2005. As the Nursing Home Administrator, she oversees the daily operations of The Laurels of Galesburg. She also serves as a mentor to new administrators within the company. Cheryl received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from Malone College in Canton, Ohio, in August of 1993.
Beth Jackson, RN, Director of Nursing
Beth grew up in Kalamazoo and attended Nazareth College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she received her Associated Degree in Nursing in 1992. She also attended the University of Michigan to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Beth has 14 years of experience as a Director of Nursing. She has been with The Laurel Health Care Company since 2005 in the position if Director of Nursing. She is a member of the National Association of Director of Nursing Administration.
Tiffany McFadden, Director of Marketing
Aubrey Smith, Rehabilitation Services Director
Aubrey Smith graduated from Kellogg Community College, with an Associate in Applied Science from the Physical Therapist Assistant program, in 1994. She has had training in off-site courses in wound care, vestibular, and geriatric care. Initially, Aubrey worked in the outpatient field for approximately 1.5 years, and then transitioned into long term care/skilled nursing. She has also worked in the home health care field at a per diem status. Aubrey started working for The Laurels of Coldwater in 1999 as a staff therapist. In 2005, she transferred to our Indiana facility, The Laurels of DeKalb, to the position of Rehabilitation Services Director. In 2007, she came back home to Michigan here at The Laurels of Galesburg, also as the Rehabilitation Services Director.