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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 Summit Ridge, 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 Summit Ridge 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 Summit Ridge 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.
Judi Boyer, Administrator
Judi has been a Nursing Home Administrator for Laurel Health Care Company since 2000. She is from West Seneca, NY, where she graduated from Our Lady Victory Nursing School. Judi has over 30 years of experience in the industry and serves on the President Council for Laurel Health Care Co. She is a member of the Executive Association of Greater Asheville, and has served on their Board of Directors.
Michela Boone, Director of Nursing
A native of western North Carolina, Michela joined The Laurel team in 2010. Michela obtained her LPN and RN licenses from Mayland Community College. She has 11 years of long-term care experience and since working at The Laurels of Summit Ridge has worked in roles including Orthopedic Unit Manager, MDS Coordinator and Assistant Director of Nursing.
Sara Thompson, Director of Marketing
Sara grew up in the Asheville area and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Appalachian State University in 2002. Sara began her healthcare marketing career at Transylvania Regional Hospital located in Brevard, NC and knew that healthcare is the field she wanted to remain in throughout the course of her career. Sara enjoys being out in the community and meeting the people that make western North Carolina such a wonderful and unique place to call home.
Bryan T. Adams, PTA, Rehabilitation Services Director
Bryan earned an Associate's Degree from Greenville Technical College in 2001. He has spent the majority of his career in the Orthopedic field, the first five years working in outpatient sports medicine therapy. He joined The Laurels family in 2007.