The Laurels of Kent Staff
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 Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent 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.
Jackie Jones, BAS, NHA, Administrator
Jackie graduated from Baker College - Owosso with an Associates Degree in Health Information Technology and went on to complete her Bachelor of Health Information Management at Baker College - Flint. It was during her college externship in 1996 that she was first introduced to long-term care nursing, and rehabilitation. She knew it was to be her calling. She spent the first five years as a Business Office Manager. In 2000, she received her Nursing Home Administrator's License, and began working as an administrator in the Detroit area in 2001. In June 2007, Jackie relocated to the beautiful Grand Rapids area, and began as the administrator for The Laurels of Kent. Her son and his family live in the Howell area, and her daughter is stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. Jackie is involved with many community events in the Lowell and Ionia area. She is currently a member of the Lowell Rotary, Ionia Chamber, AHCA, and HCAM. Jackie strives every day to embrace the Laurel Way and the Laurel Mission with enthusiasm, and love for the profession she has chosen.
Terrie Kerschen, RN, Director of Nursing
Terrie was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Borgess School of Nursing and Nazareth College thirty-nine years ago. She has been in Long Term Care as both a Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator for twenty-one years. Terrie has been the Director of Nursing at The Laurels of Kent for eleven and a half years. She has spent many years in various specialty units such as Neurology, Cardiac, Pulmonary and Orthopedic units at various acute care hospitals, including Mary Free Bed Hospital as a Nurse Manager for twelve years before coming to Laurels of Kent. The Nursing Staff at The Laurels of Kent under Terrie's direction strive everyday to provide quality care and services to our residents. Teri has been a member of the Laurel Health Care DON Council for over 9 years.
Angel Brummette, BS, Director of Marketing
Angel grew up in Perry, Michigan and received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Minor in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She received her Nursing Home Administrators' License in 2009. Angel has been the Director of Marketing at The Laurels of Kent for the past 4 years and lives in the surrounding community of Clarksville. She is very active in the Lowell and Ionia communities. She currently is a member of: Lowell Chamber, Ionia Chamber, Lowell Women's Club, Riverwalk Festival Committee and supports many events put on by these organizations. Angel enjoys working with families and the community, supporting them with their needs.
Robert Wichlacz, MSPT, Rehabilitation Services Director
Robert graduated from University of Michigan – Flint in 1994 with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. He joined our team in May of 2009. Robert has a wide array of experience from working in home care, out-patient physical therapy, and skilled nursing settings.