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 GreenTree Ridge, 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 GreenTree Ridge 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 GreenTree Ridge 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.
Christi Ocke
Administrator
Christi joined The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge as administrator in 2020. She has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and geriatrics. Prior to earning her administrator's license, Christi worked in long-term care as both a CNA and activities director. She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Phoenix.
Lynn Taphorn
Director of Nursing
Lynn joined The Laurels of Greentree Ridge as the director of nursing in June 2021 after relocating from Lakeland, Fla.
Lynn has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and with the geriatric population. She graduated from Polk State College in Winter Haven, Fla.
Lynn lives in Arden and is enjoying the mountain life with her family. She still gets a kick out of spotting a bear or driving over a mountain, since she lived so many years on flat land in Florida. Camping and hiking are among her favorite past times.
Tara Morgan
Rehabilitation Services Director
Tara Green started with The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge in October of 2012 as Rehabilitation Services Director and has been a licensed PTA since 2004. She began her physical therapy career working in a variety of settings including acute care, home health, outpatient therapy, and skilled nursing. She has also spent time as a traveling therapist in South Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Washington, and Tennessee.
Lynne Rathburn
Director of Marketing
Lynne has been a part of The Laurels of GreenTree Ridge family for many years. She began her career as the in-house hairdresser, before becoming an activities assistant and then a social worker.
In the years that followed, Lynne has embraced the admissions and marketing piece of long term care in Asheville and the surrounding area. She has been involved with the Alzheimer’s Foundation and Council on Aging and has served as a advocate for the elderly.
The Laurels was excited when the marketing director position became available and she accepted. Lynne is very happy to be home with her GreenTree Ridge family.
