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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.
LuAnn Hansen, Administrator
LuAnn joined The Laurels of Galesburg in 2011. She is a Registered Nurse and has over 20 years experience in the long-term care industry.
Beth Jackson, RN, Director of Nursing
Beth grew up in Kalamazoo and attended Nazareth College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 1992. She also attended the University of Michigan to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Beth has been a Director of Nursing since 1996. She has been with The Laurel Health Care Company since 2005 in the position of Director of Nursing. She is a member of the National Association of Director of Nursing Administration.
Stacey Thompson, Director of Marketing
Stacey grew up in the Dallas, Texas area, where she studied business and communications at the University of Texas, Arlington. She moved to Michigan with her family in 1997. After spending some time in the banking industry, Stacey transitioned to the health care field in 2007. She has worked in Memory Care, helping to train the staff with validation therapy and behavior modification. She's a former volunteer for the Elder Abuse Coalition, which she hopes to rejoin at some point. She currently volunteers her time as a presenter for the Alzheimer's Association and has served 4 years on their Memory Walk committee for the Battle Creek event. Stacey joined The Laurels marketing team in June, 2011.
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 2 years, and then transitioned into long-term care and skilled nursing. She has also worked in the home healthcare field. 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.