Laurel Brook Named One of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025
Laurel Brook has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025—a prestigious honor awarded to fewer than 7% of skilled nursing facilities nationwide. Out of 361 skilled nursing centers in New Jersey, only 53 earned this distinction. The recognition reflects Laurel Brook’s ongoing commitment to excellence in senior care […]
Laurel Brook Earns Two Gold Seals from The Joint Commission
Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Mount Laurel earned two prestigious Gold Seals of Approval® from The Joint Commission for quality care and services. The skilled nursing facility received Nursing Care Center Accreditation and Post-Acute Care Certification after a rigorous evaluation. Laurel Brook also offers the specialized OrthoWIN subacute care program for orthopedic recovery […]
Laurel Brook Launches OrthoWIN for Advanced Orthopedic Recovery
Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has launched OrthoWIN, a specialized subacute orthopedic recovery program led by PM&R specialists Dr. Michael Rhee and Dr. Adam Schindelheim. This program offers a structured, interdisciplinary approach with seven-day-per-week therapy as needed, coordination with surgical teams, and comprehensive support for patients with co-morbidities. OrthoWIN integrates with Laurel Brook’s cardiac […]
Frequent Falls & Interventions for Dementia Patients
Falls are a significant public health concern, causing millions of injuries among older adults each year. For those living with dementia, the risk of falls is nearly double that of their peers without dementia, with fall rates approaching 50%. These falls often lead to serious injuries, such as fractures, which can result in hospitalization and […]
Falls & Fractures in the Elderly at Home
Falls and fractures among the elderly are a growing concern, with falls being the leading cause of injury death for adults aged 65 and older. In 2021 alone, falls among this age group resulted in over 38,000 deaths and nearly 3 million emergency department visits according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A […]
Importance of Short Term Rehab after Joint Replacement Surgery
Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery Joint replacement surgery is a medical procedure where a damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial part, generally performed by an orthopedic surgeon. This surgery is commonly undertaken to improve quality of life by alleviating pain and restoring mobility. The most frequent joint replacements include the hip, knee, and […]
What is a Physiatrist? Exploring their Role in Healthcare
What is Physiatry? Physiatry, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is a specialized branch of healthcare focused on diagnosing, preventing, and treating various disabilities affecting the brain, nerves, bones, and muscles. Unlike traditional medical approaches, physiatry adopts a comprehensive, holistic perspective, considering how a patient’s condition impacts every facet of their life, from working to […]
Laurel Brook Center Earns CMS Five-Star Quality Measures Rating
Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has achieved a Five-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in addition to an overall Five-Star Rating. CMS, a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, assigns one to five-star ratings to nursing homes based on its survey and certification […]
Laurel Brook Rehab Named Among Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2024″
Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Mount Laurel, NJ, has received its second consecutive honor in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2024.” The 220-bed skilled nursing facility, located at 3718 Church Road, offers post-hospital care, short-term rehab, and long-term residential care. The rankings, determined by Newsweek and Statista Inc., consider various factors, including performance […]
Understanding the Signs: When is Memory Care Needed for Your Aging Parents?
As our parents age, they may need more care and attention than they once did. One of the primary concerns that many family members face is the decline of memory and cognitive abilities in their loved ones. When changes in cognitive health become pervasive and interfere with daily life, a conversation about Memory Care becomes […]
