The Laurels of Toledo 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 Toledo, 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 Toledo 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 Toledo 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.
Edward Beatrice, Administrator
Edward Beatrice is one of the newest members to The Laurels team in Toledo. Edward started as the Administrator at The Laurels of Toledo in February of 2010 and is excited about the many opportunities at The Laurels of Toledo. Although Edward is new to The Laurels he has been an Administrator in the state of Ohio since 2004 and has been the Administrator at two different facilities in the cities of Marion and Bucyrus. Originally from the Columbus area, Edward now resides in Fremont, OH. Edward is a proud graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he received his Bachelors Degree in History and Theology. Edward’s primary attraction to The Laurels is our mission statement, Creating a legacy by exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve, while embracing The Laurel Way. Edward’s greatest focus as the Administrator is to ensure that our residents, patients, and guest receive the best service in nursing care, rehabilitation, and customer service.
Sandy Moore, Director of Nursing
Sandy was born and raised in Ohio. She worked in the MRDD field for years as an aide and Supervisor and then moved to Arizona to attend Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. She obtained her LPN and moved back to Ohio to pursue her career in nursing and enrolled at Lorrain Community College in Lorrain, Ohio to obtain her RN license. Sandy has Critical Care/ ICU experience, as well as 9+ years of supervisory experience.
Jessica Blattner, Director of Marketing
Jessica joined The Laurels Team in December 2009. After obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from BGSU, Jessica decided to pursue her passion of working with the senior market. She began her career with Home Instead Senior Care and then moved into the long term care field working at a skilled nursing and rehab facility here in Toledo as both the Activity Director and then the Marketing Director. After a few years she went to work for a local Assisted Living community in a marketing capacity. After living out of state for awhile, she and her husband returned to this area and had their first child. It was at this time, that Jessica came to work at The Laurels of Toledo, helping to grow census, coordinate admissions to the facility and educate the local community, including medical professionals, on what the Laurels of Toledo can provide individuals in need of short term rehab or long term care. Jessica embraces, “The Laurel Way,” in her role and is eager to show others the true difference The Laurels of Toledo can offer our Guests!
Julie Leidel, Rehabilitation Services Director
Julie attended The University of Toledo where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Science with a concentration in Kinesiology. She has over 16 years experience providing rehab services in a SNF setting and 11 years experience in management, including 7 facilities in Northwest Ohio. Currently, Julie is an active Board Member for Professional Skills Institute for Physical Therapy Assistant Program.