Wellsburg Healthcare Center

On its own pages the home lists physical, occupational, and speech therapy for short-term rehab, plus hospice and palliative support, respite (short caregiver-relief) stays, and a wound care program run with dedicated physicians. It also describes medically complex care. Its service list does not name a dementia or memory-care unit, so if that is what you need, ask the home directly whether it can support it.

It is a small home, certified for 60 beds, with about 54 residents on a typical day. A smaller building can mean a quieter setting and more familiar faces among the staff and residents. Call ahead to ask whether a bed is open when you need one.

It is part of CommuniCare, a family-owned company that runs skilled nursing and other post-acute centers in several states, including many across West Virginia. Nearby CommuniCare homes in the state include Cameron in Cameron, Moundsville in Moundsville, and Belmont in Belmont.

On the government's five-point scale the home is 5 out of 5 overall, with top marks for health inspections and quality measures and only 3 inspection findings. It does have one fine of about $7,400 on record and no abuse flag. These stars come from official government inspections and reporting, not family reviews. It is still worth asking the staff about that fine and what has changed since.

Staffing is the one weaker score here at 2 out of 5, even though the overall rating is high. Registered-nurse turnover was low at about 14%, but the wider nursing staff turned over at about 43% in the year on record. Ask how many nurses and aides are on each shift, who would care for your family member day to day, and how they cover call-offs.

Call the home at 304-394-5322 and ask for the admissions coordinator. The home says it offers 24/7 admissions and can walk you through the paperwork and payment options. Bring your insurance cards so they can check your coverage.

Its admissions page says it is government-certified for both major public health-coverage programs, accepts most major managed-care plans, and offers private pay. It also notes that plan acceptance changes over time, so call 304-394-5322 to confirm your specific plan is taken before you commit.