Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has achieved national recognition as one of the first skilled nursing facilities in the United States to earn the Skilled Nursing Facility Stroke Rehabilitation Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
The Mount Laurel-based center earned the distinction through its established NeuroGen stroke recovery program, a progressive subacute offering tailored to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of stroke survivors.
Stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, with approximately 795,000 individuals experiencing a new or recurrent stroke annually. The AHA’s rigorous certification evaluates skilled nursing facilities against strict, science-based requirements encompassing:
- Clinical management and care coordination
- Program management and quality improvement
- Comprehensive patient and caregiver education and support
“When there are evidence-based processes during every phase of care, patients have the best opportunity for positive outcomes,” Pamela Duncan, volunteer chair of the AHA’s certification oversight workgroup, said. “This certification benefits the patient and the facility by standardizing care, helping patients and their loved ones choose a facility that follows important best practices.”
Under the direction of physiatrists Dr. Michael Rhee and Dr. Adam Schindelheim, Laurel Brook’s multidisciplinary team integrates physical, occupational, and speech therapies to target essential recovery skills such as walking, mobility, and daily independence.
The 220-bed facility features a cutting-edge rehab therapy gym equipped with advanced technology. It also includes a spacious Activities of Daily Living (ADL) suite that mimics a home environment—complete with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom—giving patients a safe space to practice real-world skills before returning home.
“Laurel Brook’s NeuroGen stroke recovery program prioritizes every aspect of an individual’s well-being,” Kate Bauer, regional director of market development at Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports the center, said. “With the certification, the American Heart Association has armed the center with additional tools and recognized its success.”
Located at 3718 Church Road, Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides post-hospital care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term residential care. For more details, visit laurelbrookrehab.com.
