Holbrook Healthcare Center

    183 Holbrook Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care for my mother

    I'm grateful for the compassionate caregivers who saw my mother through her final, pain-free days. Several staff went above and beyond and management was responsive - overall I'm pleased with her care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.25·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Individual staff members providing attentive care
    • Head nurse with a strong caregiving presence
    • Occasional friendly staff interactions
    • Pain-management and comfort-focused end-of-life care

    Cons

    • Outdated facility and maintenance deficiencies
    • Odor concerns in common and resident areas
    • Inconsistent infection-control and hygiene practices
    • Weak medication-management processes
    • Variable quality and professionalism in therapy services
    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness to resident needs
    • Gaps in staff professionalism and family communication
    • Laundry and personal-property management gaps
    • Safety and transfer-procedure weaknesses
    • Management and discharge-communication problems

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed and at times concerning picture of care at the facility. Several families described individual staff members who provided attentive, compassionate care and noted a head nurse who was a positive influence; there are also specific comments about pain management and comfort-oriented end-of-life care. At the same time, many operational weaknesses are described that appear to affect residents' day-to-day experience and recovery potential.

    Care quality appears uneven. Reviewers raised concerns about timely attention to personal-care needs and incontinence-care processes, as well as possible overreliance on medications for comfort or behavior management. Physical and occupational therapy services were described as inconsistent in professionalism and effectiveness, and some families felt the therapy program did not support recovery goals. Taken together, these observations suggest variability in clinical practice and care planning across shifts or teams.

    Staffing and staff conduct were a frequent theme. Accounts indicate a mix of helpful, friendly individuals alongside episodes of cold or curt interactions and inconsistent adherence to professional dress and communication standards. Families described delays in staff responsiveness at times and instances where communication with relatives—particularly about infection-control events and changes in condition—was inadequate. These items point to staffing consistency and communication processes as areas needing attention.

    Facility environment and operations drew repeated criticism. The building was described as dated, with maintenance and cleanliness concerns that included recurring odor issues in some areas. Laundry and personal-property handling problems were noted, and at least one safety-related incident in a bathroom highlights potential gaps in transfer and fall-prevention practices. Together these items suggest that infrastructure, housekeeping, and routine operational protocols may not be uniformly reliable.

    Management and administration also drew concern. Families reported abrupt discharge decisions, unclear explanations around transitions, and uneven communication about policies (for example, around infection-control measures). These management-level issues compound clinical and operational shortcomings by making it harder for families to plan and advocate for residents.

    There is limited commentary in the reviews about dining and activities; reviewers did not emphasize consistent strengths or structured programming in those areas. Prospective residents and families should request specific information during tours about meal quality, menu variety, activity schedules, and how the facility documents participation and social engagement.

    Overall, the facility appears to have some strong individual caregivers and examples of comfort-focused end-of-life management, but multiple systemic issues — including facility maintenance, hygiene protocols, medication management, therapy quality, staff consistency, and administrative communication — have been raised by families. If considering this facility, visitors should tour during different shifts, ask about staffing ratios, medication and infection-control policies, therapy staff credentials and programming, laundry and property procedures, safety protocols for transfers and bathroom assistance, and how families will be kept informed about changes in condition or discharge plans.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Holbrook Healthcare Center is located at 183 Holbrook Rd, Buckhannon, WV, 26201.

    About Holbrook Healthcare Center

    Holbrook Healthcare Center sits over on Holbrook Road in Buckhannon, WV and holds up to 120 certified beds, where people get both short-term and long-term care, whether they're recovering from a surgery or settling in for longer stays, and you'll find a team here working with folks on things like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy every single day, and there's a pretty steady group of healthcare professionals including rehabilitation specialists and therapists helping with stroke recovery, wound care, and even more specialized support like cardiac management or pulmonary management, so there's a lot made about really focusing all care to fit what the individual needs as they recover or just try to live more comfortably day to day, and the place offers private and semi-private rooms with their own restrooms, heating, and air conditioning, which a lot of people appreciate since it helps keep things comfortable and a bit more personal. Folks who stay here tend to have their care plans tailored to what helps them best, whether that's for neurorehabilitation, post-surgical needs, or even ongoing long-term help like Alzheimer's and dementia care, with hospice and palliative programs available too for those who need that extra bit of support. The place has really built its name around offering its services with a compassionate, community-minded approach, keeping focused on emotional and physical well-being, and you'll see that in things like organized games of bingo or community meals and social events, which do make it feel a bit more like home for many residents. The staff works hard to create a safe environment with set policies against abuse, neglect, or theft, and though inspection reports have shown some deficiencies, including those related to infection control, the center continues to be known regionally for its patient-centered care and low staff turnover compared to state averages, which says something about how people are treated here. It's a for-profit, limited liability company, so decisions are weighed with business needs in mind, and management's been run by Richard Odenthal under Health Care Facility Management, LLC since late 2019, and there's always a focus on trying to balance good care with efficiency. With equipment around for therapy and patient use, dining rooms for gathering, and regular activities to help everyone feel included, Holbrook Healthcare Center provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior living all in one spot, making it a useful option for people needing a mix of both medical and social support as they age or recover.

    People often ask...

    Holbrook Healthcare Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 183 Holbrook Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

    No, Holbrook Healthcare Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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