Taylor Healthcare Center

It is certified for 60 beds, and about 59 residents live there on a typical day, so it is a smaller nursing home that usually runs close to full. Ask early about bed availability.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a chain of about 121 facilities across six states, and it is run as a for-profit corporation. CommuniCare also operates nearby centers in Bridgeport and Clarksburg, about 11 to 17 miles away.

The center's services page lists physical, occupational, and speech therapy for short-term stays, and names cardiac management and medical and post-surgical care as specialty lines for this building. The same page also lists Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care - those lines appear across CommuniCare centers, so ask the staff what this building handles day to day.

The federal nursing home rating program gives the facility 5 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are rated 5 stars, quality measures (how residents do on things like mobility and avoiding infections) are rated 5 stars, and staffing is rated 3 stars. No fines are on record. Star ratings come from government health inspections and reporting - they are a government measure, not reviews.

The center's admissions page says admissions can happen any time of day, and notes it is a licensed and certified skilled nursing facility that accepts veterans (VA) contracting and private-pay options. An admissions coordinator helps with forms and payment questions, and staff can meet families at the hospital or at home before admission. Insurance networks change, so call 304-265-0008 to confirm your plan is accepted.

The facility's own page mentions residents enjoying bingo and visits from musical groups. It is a smaller home, so ask on a tour how activities are organized and how often they happen.

Staffing is the middle score at 3 stars, so ask how many nurses and aides work each shift and how weekend coverage compares to weekdays. Because the home usually runs close to full, also ask about bed availability. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.