Laurel Ridge Center
75 Hickle Street, Uniontown, PA 15401
Main Phone Number: 724-437-9871
Admissions Phone Number: 724-550-2023
Awards and Affiliations
Laurel Ridge Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Laurel Ridge Center is a WE HONOR VETERANS partner and accepts VA CCN!
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Neurological care and rehabilitation
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- On-site Medical Director
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Audiology care
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Physiatry services
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- On-Site pharmacy
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Activity room
- Wellness programs
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Upgraded linens and bath towels available
Brian Bazylak
AdministratorBrian has been working in the healthcare industry for over 25 years. He is a graduate of Duquesne University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration / Marketing. He is licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator and has worked in both small and large buildings throughout his career. He is happy to be working closer to home at Laurel Ridge Center. He and his wife live locally along with their two children.
Richard J. Pish, MD
Medical DirectorMedical Director of Laurel Ridge Center from 1997- Present
Private Practice of Internal Medicine from 1988-Present
Residency University of Pittsburgh 1986-1988
Internship University of Pittsburgh 1985-1986
Doctor of Medicine Penn State University / Hershey Medical Center 1981-1985
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Saint Vincent College 1977-1981.
"As we navigate through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, please be assured that the entire medical team at Laurel Ridge Center will be completely focused on providing excellent care in the safest environment possible for your loved ones." If you would like to speak with me, please contact the Center at 724-437-9871.
Brian Bazylak
AdministratorBrian is the Administrator at Laurel Ridge Center.
Alma Pechatsko, RN, BSN
Director of NursingAlma has been a Registered Nurse since 2006 and she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University in 2008. She has been with Laurel Ridge Center since 2012. Alma's background in nursing consists of critical care, geriatrics, and other supervisory positions. Her passion is caring for the elderly which led her to her current position at Laurel Ridge Center.
Joseph Bizik
Admissions DirectorJoe has been in the health care industry for 35 years working for HealthAmerica and Penn Group medical Associate's. He has been with Laurel Ridge Center since 2001 and has been Admission Director since 2009. Joe has been happily married to Kimberly for 21 years. He enjoys playing guitar and dabbles in song writing.
Rebecca Skovira, MOT/R
Director of RehabilitationRebecca Skorvira-Neighly is an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Rehab at Laurel Ridge Center. Becca, earned her Bachelors of Science (2006) and a Master's Degree of Occupational Therapy (2007). She has a minor in psychology from Saint Francis University of Loretto PA. A majority of her career has been spent in skilled nursing, but also has experience with school-based therapy, including early intervention, out patient therapy, and home health therapy. Her true love is skilled nursing however, and she has made a home with Laurel Ridge Center. She is married with two wonderful children.
Debra Sevcik, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy AssistantDebra Sevcik is a graduate of Westoreland County Community College where she earned dual degrees in Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising in 1995. Looking for a change, she returned to school and gradated from the Community College of Allegheny County with her Associate degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Debra is diligent in seeking continued education pertinent to her patient population, particularly Dementia and has been employed by the company for 12 years.
