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The Laurels Of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, OH

The Laurels Of Mt Vernon is a nursing home community in Mount Vernon, OH.

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13 Avalon Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 108 reviews
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Overall Review of The Laurels Of Mt Vernon

common 66 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and helpfulness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, friendly, and helpful.

A large share of reviewers focus on how approachable and supportive staff feel day to day. Multiple mentions call out specific caregivers and describe staff as responsive, communicative, and willing to help with personal needs. Several families also say staff make hard situations easier by showing compassion and treating residents with respect.

common 58 reviews mention this

The facility is kept clean

Many reviews highlight a clean, tidy environment.

Cleanliness comes up often, with visitors describing the building as clean and organized and rooms as well cared for. Some reviewers also mention noticing cleanliness during visits or after admissions. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about unpleasant odors or not being clean, but those are not the majority of comments.

common 11 reviews mention this

Dining and food quality are mixed

Dining is a consistent talking point, with reviews running both positive and negative.

Several reviewers are pleased with food, describing it as good, delicious, or something they enjoy during visits. Others offer more mixed feedback, including one review that rated food below expectations. There are also mentions of holiday meals and a dining area that is kept clean.

  • A neatly set dining table with green tablecloths and elegant place settings in a restaurant.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Call light and medication timing issues

Some reviewers report delays with call light response and care follow-through.

A few negative reviews describe situations where call lights were not answered in a timely way and medications were not delivered on time. One review also mentions a smell in hallways alongside communication and response problems. Another comment points to understaffing as a factor behind delays when residents needed help.

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Concerns about costs and insurance

Some reviews raise concerns about financial burden and insurance coverage.

A couple of reviewers describe experiences that they felt were financially unfair, including taking insurance payments and leaving very limited personal funds. One of these reviews also argues that communication around the situation was inappropriate. These comments focus on cost and how coverage is handled rather than day-to-day care quality.

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Features

Housing

  • 109 resident community capacity 109 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Mount Vernon, Ohio offers a variety of amenities that may be attractive to seniors considering the area for living. There are several places of worship within close proximity, providing opportunities for spiritual engagement and community involvement. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies nearby for easy access to medications and healthcare needs. A selection of restaurants and cafes offer convenient dining options, and there are physicians' offices in the area for medical care. The presence of parks and theaters provide opportunities for recreation and entertainment, while transportation options are available for getting around the area. For more specialized medical care, Knox Community Hospital is located just 11.2 miles away. Overall, this part of Mount Vernon offers a well-rounded environment with various services that may cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live.

Places of Worship

  • United Methodist Church (0.1 miles)
  • Mount Vernon Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church (0.1 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.4 miles)
  • Messiah Church (1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.5 miles)
  • Berean Faith Fellowship (1.6 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Conway's Eastside Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Foster's Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Lonsinger Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Papa John's Pizza (1.1 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Fiesta Mexicana (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)
  • Burger King (1.2 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Chandravadan P. Patel (1.1 miles)
  • Avada Hearing Care Center (1.1 miles)
  • Knox Gynecological Specialist (1.3 miles)
  • Mid-Ohio Care (1.4 miles)
  • Central Ohio Eye Surgeons (1.5 miles)
  • Knox Medical Specialists (1.5 miles)
  • Pediatric Specialists (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (1.1 miles)
  • Happy Bean (1.9 miles)
  • Everlasting Cup - Oh (2.1 miles)
  • The Brickhouse Grind (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Mt Vernon City Park Department (1.7 miles)
  • Memorial Park (2.3 miles)
  • Riverside Rotary Park (2.3 miles)
  • Rails To Trails (2.8 miles)
  • Kokosing Nature Preserve (4.3 miles)
  • Gambier Dog Park (4.9 miles)
  • Gleason Family Nature Reserve (12.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Premiere Theatres (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.1 miles)
  • Road Runner Transportation (2.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (9.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Knox Community Hospital (11.2 miles)

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