News & Events

Amy La Fleur Named Senior Vice President of Operations for The Ciena Group

The Ciena Group – Ciena Healthcare and Laurel Health Care Company – is proud to welcome Amy La Fleur as senior vice president of operations. La Fleur brings more than 25 years of operational experience across the Midwest to her new role.

Research Review Shows Community Spread Is The Primary Driver Of COVID Outbreaks In Nursing Homes - AHCA/NCAL

“Given the importance of community COVID-19 prevalence and facility size, studies that failed to control for these factors were likely confounded. Better control of community COVID-19 spread would have been critical for mitigating much of the morbidity and mortality long-term care residents and staff experienced during the pandemic. Traditional quality measures such as Nursing Home Compare 5-Star ratings and past deficiencies were not consistent indicators of pandemic preparedness, likely because COVID-19 presented a novel problem requiring extensive adaptation by both long-term care providers and policymakers.”

Vaccinated Older Adults Experience Fewer COVID-Associated Hospitalizations - Provider Magazine

CDC says that among adults aged 65-74 years old, effectiveness of full vaccination in preventing COVID-19-associated hospitalizations was 96 percent for the Pfizer vaccine, 96 percent for Moderna, and 84 percent for Johnson & Johnson/Janssen. For people 75 years old and over, effectiveness was 91 percent for Pfizer, 96 percent for Moderna, and 85 percent for J&J/Janssen.

COVID Cases in Nursing Homes Down 96 Percent Since Vaccine Rollout - Provider Magazine

A new report released on March 30 shows a dramatic decline in COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes, thanks to initial vaccine allocations prioritized for the nation’s elders and people with disabilities in such facilities, advocates said.

Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care Company Named One of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Aging Services by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE

Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have honored Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care Company as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Aging Services. The ranking considered feedback representing 189,159 employees working for Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations in Senior Housing & Care and At-Home Care in the Aging Services industry.

Vaccinate LTC Residents, Staff First to Stem COVID Deaths - Provider Magazine

Leaders of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) on Dec. 7 urged all state governors and public health officials to prioritize long term care (LTC) residents and staff for COVID-19 vaccinations as the surest way to quickly reduce the nation’s already staggering mortality rate blamed on the virus.

Statement on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Statement from Laurel Health Care Company President & CEO Mohammad A. Qazi on the encouraging new developments regarding long term care and the soon-to-be-arriving COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Laurels of Charlottesville Holds Car Parade for Residents

The families and friends of residents at The Laurels of Charlottesville participated in a car parade for the residents on Tuesday June 9th, 2020.

A Letter to Guests & Families from CEO Mohammad Qazi

A letter from Laurel Health Care Company CEO Mohammad Qazi regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laurel Health Care Company is Certified as a Great Place to Work!

Laurel Health Care Company (The Laurels), a national provider of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, sub-acute and assisted living services with 46 facilities in five states, is proud to announce it has earned certification as a Great Place to Work® for 2020.

Laurel Health Care Company Facilities Earn Quality Initiative Recognition from AHCA/NCAL

A total of 42 skilled nursing facilities operated by Laurel Health Care Company (LHCC) – a national provider of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, sub-acute and assisted living services – were recently recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their work to improve the quality of care for short-term and long-term residents.

Ron Adams Named Administrator at The Laurels of Charlottesville

The Laurels of Charlottesville is pleased to announce Ron Adams as its new administrator. Adams brings over 20 years of experience in long-term care to the position, including past roles in administration, marketing and admissions, and maintenance.

Laurels of Charlottesville Earns 2017 Bronze National Quality Award

Charlottesville, VA– The Laurels of Charlottesville has been recognized as a 2017 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is one of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the leading association for long term and post-acute care. The program honors association members across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality of care for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Laurels of Charlottesville Nominated for HQI's Innovators Award Event for the 2018 Year

The Laurels of Charlottesville was nominated for HQI’s Innovators Award Event for the 2018 year. HQI’s mission is to create solutions that make a measurable difference on individual and community health.

They use only those strategies and tools with proven effectiveness in the healthcare industry, tailored to fit your organization and its goals. Along with their technical expertise, our highly credentialed team members offer experience in a variety of clinical settings, from nursing homes and counseling centers to hospitals and physician offices.