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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 Massillon, 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 Massillon 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 Massillon 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.
Dan D'Amico, LNHA, Administrator
Dan graduated from Akron University in 1995 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. He has been in long-term care since 1995. Dan has been an Administrator with The Laurels of Massillon since 2004.
Mary Bentz, RN, Director of Nursing
Mary graduated from North Central Technical College in Mansfield, Ohio in 1988. Mary has been in long-term care since 1978. She has extensive Director of Nursing experience, as well being a Nurse Consultant for a large corporation. Mary has been with The Laurels of Massillon since 2004.
Amy McDermand, RT, Director of Marketing
Amy graduated from college in West Virginia in 1994 with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She worked at Aultman Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist until 2004. She has worked in sales/marketing since then and joined The Laurels when it took over their new facility in Canton in 2010. She currently covers both The Laurels of Canton and The Laurels of Massillon locations as their marketing director. She has 3 sons and enjoys playing with her children, football, her flower gardens, musical plays and theater.
Megan Penland, Rehabilitation Services Director
Megan graduated Cum Laude in 2001 from Kent State University with a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. She has spent her entire career in skilled nursing and has been employed with Laurel Health Care since she graduated from college. Megan has two daughters who she loves spending time with.