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 Athens, 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 Athens 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.
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.
Stephanie Cleland, LNHA
Administrator
Stephanie is a 2001 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Long-Term Care Administration with a certificate in Gerontology. She began her career as a Director of Assisted Living and became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in 2002. Stephanie has held a successful career operating skilled nursing facilities in Southeast Ohio for over twenty years. She resides in Meigs County with her husband and their three sons.
Leslie Lytle, RN
Director of Nursing
Leslie is a 1993 Graduate of Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. Following her graduation, she started her career in long-term care and has added over a decade of management experience. Since 2004, Leslie has worked as a Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Consultant. She is a current member of NADONA, a recipient of the Step One Quality Award and Circle of Excellence Award winner. Leslie's experience and passion for long-term care will meet nothing less than the highest standards of respect and care for each and every guest.
Kim Frazee, MA CCC-SLP
Rehabilitation Services Director
Kim graduated from Ohio University in 1998 with a BS in Hearing and Speech Sciences. She then went on to pursue her MA in Speech Language Pathology from Ohio University, graduating in 2000. After graduation, Kim began her career as a speech language pathologist in a skilled nursing facility in Woodsfield, Ohio. In 2001, Kim entered rehab management and served as Rehabilitation Services Director for an 80 bed skilled nursing facility and then as Assistant Rehabilitation Services Director for a larger, 150 bed facility in Marietta, Ohio. Kim has spent her 11 years of practice in long-term care as well as short-term rehabilitation. She is excited to return to Athens and join Laurel Health Care Company in exceeding the needs and expectations of our guests.
Lester Lytle, LPN
Director of Marketing
Lester has been with The Laurels of Athens since 2012 and has over 15 years of experience in health care. Prior to becoming the Director of Marketing, Lester worked as a Nurse Preceptor, Assisted Living Manager and held roles in social services. He received a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration and an associate's degree in Physical Science from Ohio Universit. He also has his Practical Nursing Degree from Mid-East Career and Technology Centers. He has three children and resides in Logan.
