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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 Sandy Creek, 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 Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek 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.
Angel Brummette, Administrator
Angel earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Grand Valley State University, where she majored in Health Science and received a minor in Public Administration. She entered the long-term health care field in 2003 and joined The Laurel Health Care Company in 2005. Along the way, Angel came to realize that her passion is in providing quality care to the senior population and comforting families with the knowledge that their loved one is in a safe, caring home. Angel earned her Nursing Home Administrator License in 2009 and in her role as Administrator at The Laurels of Sandy Creek, she enjoys working with the guests, families, staff, and the surrounding community.
Tracy Blanchard, BS, Director of Marketing
Tracy grew up in Stevensville, Michigan and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science from Grand Valley State University. She has been in the healthcare field since 2005, specializing in Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation. Tracy has been with The Laurels of Sandy Creek since 2010. She enjoys volunteering and being part of the community. In the past, she has participated with Susan G Komen Foundation, American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association and is a member of the Wayland Chamber of Commerce.
Keith Hintz, Rehabilitation Services Director
Keith Hintz grew up in Wisconsin and completed his internship at Spectrum and Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He joined The Laurels of Hudsonville in 2001 as a PTA, and then went to home care for two years with Sunset Home Care. He began at The Laurels of Sandy Creek in 2006.
Felicia White, Director of Nursing
Felicia has been in the health care field since 2000, including the time she spent working as a CENA while she was in nursing school. She has always known that she wanted to become a nurse, based upon her desire to help people and make a difference in their lives. Her particular passion is Gerontology, of which she states: “I feel like I need to be the voice for patients who cannot speak for themselves; I am an advocate for my residents.”
Prior to joining The Laurels, Felicia worked in the emergency department and heart center for Spectrum Health, as well as serving in their visiting nurses association. She went on to become the Director of Care Delivery for a nursing care facility before joining The Laurels team in 2009 as Staff Development Coordinator at The Laurels of Hudsonville. Felicia was first promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing at Hudsonville and then was named the Director of Nursing for The Laurels of Sandy Creek in 2011.
Felicia grew up in the Saginaw area and now resides in Kentwood with her husband and two sons, one of whom is in high school, while the other is enrolled in the pre-med program at Central Michigan University.