Laurel Ridge is a proud member of National Health Care Associates. As part of the National family, we not only offer short-term and long-term care services, but we are able to connect our residents and their families with a community of providers across the care continuum. This approach offers the full support needed for our guests to become a better, brighter, and stronger version of themselves.
Life Happens at Laurel Ridge
A Mission to Believe In
Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with superior care delivered by staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, service, and excellence. We do this in an environment that nurtures individuality and dignity, and appreciates the value of those who serve.
We believe that life, at all stages and with all of its challenges, is a precious gift to be shared and celebrated. It is our privilege to participate in the lives of our residents, their friends, and families by offering them not only physical, but emotional care, comfort, and support.
Preferred Networks
Laurel Ridge is part of leading health networks in our area:
- Danbury Hospital
- Norwalk Hospital
- New Milford
Center Leadership
Center Administrator
Peter Mongillo
Peter is an experienced healthcare leader with more than 25 years in long-term care and skilled nursing. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Charter Oak College and became a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Connecticut in 2008.
Throughout his career, Peter has been committed to providing high-quality, resident-centered care while fostering a positive and supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. His expertise includes regulatory compliance, operational leadership, quality improvement, staff development, and resident engagement.
As a Connecticut resident, Peter is dedicated to serving older adults, building strong teams, and creating meaningful partnerships within the communities he serves. He looks forward to enhancing the resident experience and supporting a culture of excellence at Laurel Ridge.
Payment Sources
Laurel Ridge Center for Health and Rehabilitation accepts a wide range of insurance and payment sources including the following:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Private / Self Pay
- Private insurers and HMO providers
Contact us directly for a current list of providers.
Passport™—Our Approach to Better Health
Our Passport™ approach to better health is a promise to deliver the best care and safely transition individuals throughout their healthcare journey. Passport™ connects our residents with the right clinical and rehabilitation care while they’re staying with us in order to best support their recovery and treatment. We also extend this continuum of care beyond our walls to ensure residents achieve their care goals once they return home.
Passport to Home
As part of our Passport™ approach, we offer a post-discharge transitional care program called Passport to Home.
Passport to Home goals:
- Close the gap between care at facilities and care at home
- Ensure patients are fully supported throughout their transition to, and once home
- Improve access to providers in the community to support recovery goals
- Reduce preventable hospitalizations
Our patient-centered home health care includes:
- Nurse Practitioner Visit Within 24-48 Hours
- Telehealth Visits
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Chronic Care Management
- Educational Materials
- At-Home Therapy Extenders
