Exceptional Activities Director! I can't express enough how wonderful my Family’s experience has been with Catherine Blanche the Director of the activities department.. Her dedication and enthusiasm shine through in everything she does. From organizing engaging events to spending one-on-one time with residents, Catherine goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels valued and included. Her creative ideas and thoughtful approach truly make a positive impact on the residents' quality of life. Thank you, Catherine, for your outstanding commitment to making each day special for our mother and all the residents.

– Daniel

My sister was admitted to Laurels from the hospital. It was very important to me that the facility would be clean, which is was. Friendly staff, always greeted me with a smile. They sure my sister received what she needed. I visited her everyday & everything was always the same, clean & Friendly attentive staff. When you have to leave messages,their response was always within 24-48 hrs. I took a chance with this facility & I was not disappointed that my choice was a good one.

– Flo

My mom is in full time care at the Laurels. Activities director, Catherine Blanche, has gone above and beyond when it comes to interacting with mom and me. Catherine arranged FaceTime calls during the Covid isolation period and has continued to impress us with her attention to her clients. Catherine is a ray of sunshine that brightens mom's spirits with every interaction!

– Sonja P.

My almost 88-year old Mother has been taken care of here 24/7 for two years now with great care; this gives me such peace of mind. I am in touch regularly with staff and they call me or email me the minute something arises that I need to know. Care Plan meetings are pre-arranged every three months. I would like to highlight Beverly Cobb, who answers the endlessly ringing phone lines with kindness and professionalism; Lea Clemmons-Little, Director of Nursing; Tiffany Coughlin, Assistant Director of Nursing; Angela, Nurse; Kenya Ward, Social Services Coordinator; Gisela Hornberger, Speech-Language Pathologist; the Health Aides and CNAs that work tirelessly day and night doing everything from bringing her meals, helping her get ready for the day (Joyce) to dispensing her meds *and* Mom's favorite bunch, the Activities Department! They are: Catherine Blanche, Director and her Assistants, Catherine Buie and Delores Edloe. They keep Mom happy and busy with Coffee and Friends each morning, ice cream socials and games, delivering her Sunday Richmond Times-Dispatch and packages from Walmart, arranging video calls; you name it, they do it. Mom has a large private room with a half-bath and wall-mounted t.v. There is plenty of closet and drawer space for her clothes, a comfy sofa and there is a lovely garden with flowers and trees if she wants to sit outside. This facility is kept scrupulously clean. I would like to add that Mom came to the Laurels directly from a local hospital after suffering a bad fall and respiratory pneumonia. She was so frail and weak I didn't know how long she would be with us. With vigilant care and nutrition, walker training and numerous other therapies, especially speech therapy, she prospered, gained weight and became Mom again. They also have a beauty salon, where she enjoys having her hair cut and colored!

– Jann

My mother was there for a rehab stint and even though I’m not sure about the daytime staff, in the evenings I maybe saw the same care assistant 2 or 3 times. I realize that staffing can be difficult for places like these. The staff was very caring to and for my mother while she was there.

– Jackson

The Laurels of University Park needs to be recognized for caring for my spouse. The facility staff was extremely professional. 👏 👏 The Cnas; nurses; dietary; house keepers; social worker; engineering and front desk receptionist were all amazing. We thank you for taking care of our love one. I was first hestitate, about leaving my husband there. Our experience was wonderful. If my spouse needs further assistant. I'll transport him to the Laurels of University Park. We thank you, for your gracious support. May God continue to shine brightly 🌞 on you and your love ones. ❤️ 🙏

– Teresa

I would like to give a "shout out" to Catherine Blanche, the Director of Recreation Services, for organizing daily activities for the residents. There is excitement in my sister's voice when she tells me about the various activities. Ms. Blanche has given her something to look forward to each day!

– Polly

Absolutely incredible staff!! I really feel that the dedication and commitment to care is shown throughout this entire company! Always super warm and supportive with families.

– Miehdi

Dope place

– Jasxnn

Thank you very much for a good job! I appreciate all you did for me! I would stay here again! Thank you!

– Maria

The Laurels of University Park have really taken great care of my mother. The nursing staff are on top of all her issues and always call to let me know what is going on. Her Nurse Practitioner, Dillon, is really great! Catherine Blanche, the Activities Director is also great. She helps my mother with anything and everything. She ensures my mother gets her physical therapy, she helps look after her and calls me with updates every few days. The activities she sets up for the residents are fun, and the facility is always decorated for the holidays and seasons. I would recommend The Laurels of University Park to anyone!

– Joseph

Tim Burner the rehab director whenever I called or texted he was there to assist me and he was very friendly. My CNA Joann Strothers, she was kindand and helpful. She made sure I always had my snacks and was ready for my dialysis appointments. My night nurse Bernetta Brown was very helpful with making my various doctors appointments. All of the nurses who cared for me were incredible. My medications were always on time and they explained each medication to me when I had questions. The activities coordinator Catherine Blanche runs a great activity program, very engaging and loads of fun. The therapists Mash and Adam always gave me loads of encouragment and explained each exercise so that I understood what muscles I was building. Tammy the ward clerk helped coordinate my transportation and was very helpful. I would highly recommend The Laurels of University Park.

– Steve