THE LAURELS OF PENDER The Laurels of Pender is conveniently located just off Interstate 40 and Highway 117 in Burgaw, North Carolina, just across the street from Pender Memorial Hospital. Our 98-bed skilled nursing facility promotes the highest level of care and quality of life for guests who are with us for short-term respite, rehabilitation or hospice care, or for extended stays. Whether you plan to make The Laurels of Pender your short-term or long-term home, we consider it an honor and a privilege to have you with us. Guests in both our skilled nursing and assisted living units receive excellent care from a talented nursing team and skilled staff therapists who are available seven days a week.