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 Gahanna, 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 Gahanna 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 Gahanna 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.
Stefanie Hayes
Administrator
Autumn Mollett, PTA
Rehabilitation Services Director
Autumn graduated from Zane State College in 2001 with an A.A.S in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. She began her career as a PTA working in Sports Medicine-Outpatient and has 3 years of experience in this setting. In 2005, Autumn began working in skilled nursing facilities. In 2016, Autumn became the home health manager in a skilled nursing facility to assists guests transitioning from skilled nursing therapy to home health therapy. She has 14 years of experience working in skilled nursing. Autumn is excited about growing the therapy department both inpatient and outpatient at The Laurels of Gahanna and exceeding the needs and expectations of our guests.
Taylor Harry
Director of Marketing
Taylor joined The Laurels of Gahanna team with 10 years of experience in health care. He has served in various positions throughout his career, from state-tested nursing assistant to social services director. Long-term care holds a special place in Taylor’s heart. As a child, he loved spending time with guests while going to work with his mother, who was a nurse. Taylor has two beautiful children and enjoys traveling with his family.
Moni Hawthorne, RN
Director of Nursing
Moni joined The Laurels in 2015 and has over 15 years of experience in the skilled nursing industry, including past roles in memory care, renal and cardiac care, and as a unit manager and assistant director of nursing. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Moni received her LPN from Columbus School of Practical Nursing and her ADN from Hocking College. She resides in Central Ohio with her husband, Zolly, and their three children.
