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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 University Park, 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 University Park 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 University Park 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.
Gwynn Ryder, Administrator
Gwynn Ryder has worked in the healthcare industry, specifically in skilled nursing facilities, since 2000. She obtained her degree in Social Work at Longwood University. Gwynn began her career in healthcare as a social worker of a skilled nursing center in the West End of Richmond. Gwynn has also had held the positions of Admissions/Marketing, Assistant Administrator and Administrator. She has been a licensed Administrator since 2008. Gwynn has been with Laurel Health Care Company since 2004. Gwynn is proud to be a part of The Laurel Team and considers the guests, families and employees at The Laurels of University Park part of her own family.
Pamela A. Adams, Director of Marketing
Prior to joining The Laurels of University Park in September, 2010, Pamela was the Director of Marketing at The Laurels of Willow Creek since 2008. Prior to this, she worked in the skilled nursing setting for three years assisting in the Rehabilitation Department. In 2004, she was promoted to Admissions Coordinator at The Laurels of Willow Creek. She has a wide variety of experience in health care, including nine years of retail pharmacy experience and three years of long-term care pharmacy experience. Pamela enjoys her job and is known in the facility and community for her care, compassion, and outstanding customer service.