The Laurels of Massillon in Massillon, Ohio operates as a skilled nursing center, providing short-term and long-term nursing-home care. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are on duty around the clock, delivering routine health monitoring as well as specialized support for residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. The facility’s pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed for individuals with chronic lung conditions or those recuperating from respiratory events, offering respiratory therapy, oxygen management, and education on breathing techniques. A dedicated rehabilitation program supplies physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week, targeting safe mobility and functional improvement. For families needing a brief break from caregiving, the community accepts respite stays, giving loved ones access to the same clinical resources available to long-term residents.
Beyond core medical services, the Laurels of Massillon coordinates physician visits, pharmacy oversight, and laboratory work on site, reducing the need for outside appointments. Wound care, pain management, and IV therapy are available when ordered by a physician, and the interdisciplinary team meets regularly to adjust care plans based on progress notes and measurable outcomes. Discharge planning begins on admission, with social services staff arranging home health, durable medical equipment, and follow-up appointments to support a safe return home when appropriate.
Resident accommodations include a mix of private and shared rooms, each with basic furnishings and an en-suite or nearby bathroom. Many rooms are wired for cable television and Wi-Fi, though not every unit has both features. Common areas feature a fireplace seating area for visiting with family, a library and computer lounge for internet access or quiet reading, and landscaped outdoor spaces and gardens where residents can sit or participate in therapy sessions, weather permitting.
Three daily meals plus snacks are prepared in-house, following menus reviewed by a registered dietitian. Standard offerings can be adjusted for low-sodium requirements, gluten or other allergen sensitivities, vegetarian preferences, or kosher observance when requested in advance. Staff monitor intake and hydration and coordinate modified textures for residents with swallowing difficulties to support clinical goals set by the therapy team.
Daily life is supplemented by an activity center that hosts arts and crafts projects, card groups, and exercise classes appropriate to each resident’s abilities. Organized clubs and in-house communities encourage social connections, and scheduled outings to local events, shops, or restaurants offer time outside the building for those medically cleared to travel.
