I placed my mom here and have been very satisfied - the staff are warm, attentive, compassionate, and often go above and beyond, with responsive medical support and strong memory-care services. The community feels homey and clean, beautifully decorated (especially at holidays), with spacious rooms, delicious meals and plenty of activities; I feel she's safe, well cared for, and supported.
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
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
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
4.57·(28)
Overall rating
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Care
4.8
Staff
4.7
Meals
3.8
Amenities
4.8
Value
1.0
Pros
Compassionate, respectful caregiving staff
Personalized staff–resident relationships
Attentive administration and housekeeping
Engaging activity program (bingo, exercise, music, church)
Memory-care services and suitability
Bright, clean interior and courtyard
Spacious, private resident rooms
Attractive, homelike dining and common areas
Regular social outings and events
Holiday and seasonal decorations
Open communication and regular progress reporting
Convenient highway-access location
Cons
Inconsistent dining quality and portion control
Billing and move-out account reconciliation problems
Allegations of theft and financial misconduct
Perceived lack of transparency in management communication
Location distance may be inconvenient for some families
Summary of reviews
Overall impression: SweetBriar Assisted Living is described predominantly as a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained community with a strong emphasis on compassionate, person-centered caregiving. Many comments emphasize that staff are friendly, know residents by name, and are willing to go beyond routine duties to provide emotional support and practical assistance. The facility's physical environment — bright interiors, attractive dining area, courtyard with rocking chairs, and spacious private rooms — is frequently noted as calming and homelike.
Care and staff: Staffing is repeatedly characterized as attentive and empathetic. Reviewers describe respectful interactions, hands-on emotional support during family visits, and staff who monitor residents, provide reminders for meals and activities, and follow up with families. Administration and housekeeping receive positive mention for responsiveness and maintaining a clean, odor-free environment. Memory care services are highlighted as a strength, with specific praise for programming tailored to residents with cognitive impairment.
Activities and social life: The community offers a variety of engagement opportunities including bingo, exercise classes, music programs, church activities, live singers, sewing, and organized outings such as lunches. These offerings contribute to a family-oriented, social atmosphere that many families found meaningful for their relatives. Seasonal decorations and regular events also support a homelike, community-focused environment.
Dining and food service: Dining impressions are mixed. Several sources describe meals as appealing, well-presented, and delicious, while others cite inconsistent food quality and insufficient portions. This variability suggests operational inconsistencies in kitchen output or in portioning practices; prospective residents should directly sample meals and ask about menu rotation and portion standards if dining is a high priority.
Management, billing, and financial concerns: While many reviewers praise communication and progress reporting, there are notable and serious concerns related to billing and financial controls. Multiple accounts describe disputed charges, unclear move-out billing practices, and at least one set of allegations concerning staff theft and financial mishandling. These issues have led to strong dissatisfaction and, in some cases, threats of eviction in the context of billing disputes. Because these concerns affect trust and resident/family financial security, prospective families should request written billing policies, move-out reconciliation procedures, and information on internal financial controls before committing.
Notable patterns and guidance for families: The dominant pattern is one of high-quality interpersonal care, active programming, and an attractive physical environment. However, inconsistent dining experiences and documented billing/financial concerns introduce important caveats. Prospective residents and families would benefit from an in-person tour, a meal trial, written clarification of billing and move-out procedures, and direct questions about financial safeguards and incident escalation processes. Verifying these operational details can help balance the facility's clear strengths in caregiving and environment against the financial and dining inconsistencies that have been reported.
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Location
SweetBriar Assisted Living is located at 505 Caldwell Ln, Dunbar, WV, 25064.
About SweetBriar Assisted Living
Sweetbriar is an assisted living community dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care in a warm, comfortable environment. With over 44 years of experience guiding families through important transitions, Sweetbriar understands how vital it is to find the right fit for loved ones requiring additional support. The community offers various care options to fit the unique needs of each resident, including assisted living, a secure wing for those with cognitive challenges, specialty care, and respite care for short-term stays. This variety ensures that each individual receives the right level of support, whether they are seeking long-term accommodation or temporary assistance.
One of the defining features of Sweetbriar is its commitment to round-the-clock care. Licensed nursing professionals are present on-site at all times, not merely on call. This constant presence means that should a medical situation arise—be it in the middle of the night or during the day—residents can expect immediate and effective assistance. This commitment provides peace of mind for both residents and their families, knowing that help from experienced professionals is always close at hand.
Sweetbriar strongly believes in the importance of an engaging and sociable environment. A dedicated recreation department coordinates a full calendar of activities, making the community lively and active. Residents are encouraged, though never required, to participate in the social and recreational offerings, which helps reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness that can sometimes accompany the transition to assisted living. Live entertainment and a rich variety of events foster new friendships and create opportunities for meaningful connection.
Dining at Sweetbriar is a highlight for many residents. The culinary team prepares three nutritious, home-cooked meals each day, all of which are approved by a certified dietician. Meals are served in the welcoming dining room, allowing residents to enjoy both the food and the company of their peers. This approach contributes to overall well-being, ensuring that residents receive balanced nutrition in a pleasant setting.
Residents of Sweetbriar enjoy a secure, homelike atmosphere, with rooms designed to offer privacy while maintaining a sense of community. Multiple floor plans are available to ensure that each resident can select a living space that feels like home. Despite moving to an assisted living environment, residents are encouraged to maintain independence and personal choice. Amenities such as an activities room and a beauty salon/barber shop enhance daily life, providing relaxation and opportunities for self-care.
The professional team at Sweetbriar is deeply committed to lessening the daily responsibilities of residents and creating new opportunities for enjoyment. Every aspect of the community is designed to maximize quality of life and independence, while offering the support that residents need to thrive. Whether dealing with recent health changes, recovering from a fall, or simply seeking a vibrant new home, Sweetbriar stands ready to provide compassionate guidance and exceptional care for every resident.
People often ask...
SweetBriar Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,343 per month.
SweetBriar Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 14 photos of SweetBriar Assisted Living on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 505 Caldwell Ln, Dunbar, WV 25064.
No, SweetBriar Assisted Living 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.
Safety & Compliance
In West Virginia, the Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification licenses care facilities, conducting health and life-safety surveys, complaint investigations, and revisits.
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
07 May 2025Complaint
07 May 2025Complaint
Found that a major incident involving a medication error wasn't reported to OHFLAC by the next business day, and a resident received medications prescribed for another resident. This raised concerns about medication administration and reporting practices.
Subsection 2.23 of the applicable ruleMajor incident reporting
W. Va. Code §§16-5O-1, et seq.; W. Va. Code R. §§64-60-1, et seq.; and the Department of Health and Human Resources rule, 'Medication Administration and Performance of Health Maintenance Tasks by Approved Medication Assistive Personnel'Medications and Treatments
11 Dec 2024Revisit
11 Dec 2024Revisit
Concluded that a deficiency identified in follow-up to a complaint was corrected.
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11 Dec 2024Revisit
11 Dec 2024Revisit
Concluded that identified deficiencies were corrected.
10 Oct 2024Complaint
10 Oct 2024Complaint
Found that major incidents were not reported to the OHFLAC as required in a timely manner.
—Major incident reporting to OHFLAC
10 Oct 2024Life Safety
10 Oct 2024Life Safety
Found items stored in the communal shower area, including mop buckets and bags of soiled laundry. Violating storage standards for laundry and cleaning equipment in bathing facilities.
Type A—Toilets, Hand Washing, and Bathing Facilities
10 Oct 2024Licensure
10 Oct 2024Licensure
Identified multiple deficiencies across licensing, resident care, and operations, including advertising a memory care unit without an additional license, incomplete activity calendars, and outdated or missing resident assessments, plans, and agreements. Also noted failures in incident monitoring, staff food-handling verification, and access for officials on a locked unit.
—General Licensing Provisions
—Activities
—Assessment and Service Plans
—Assessment and Service Plans – Health Assessments
—Accident, Illness, and Major Incident
—Administrative Admission and Discharge – Medication
—Food Handling Certification
—Access, Visitation, and Communication
—Administrative Admission and Discharge – Nursing Care
24 Sept 2024Complaint
24 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
07 Mar 2024Revisit
07 Mar 2024Revisit
Cleared all deficiencies from the follow-up visit.
04 Jan 2024Complaint
04 Jan 2024Complaint
Investigated a major incident reporting failure and multiple resident care, recordkeeping, policy, training, dietary, and facility cleanliness deficiencies.
—Major incidents reporting
—Assessment and Service Plans
—Dietary Services
—General Administrative Requirements
—Employee Orientation and Training
—Treatment
—Physical Facilities
—Medications and Treatments
—Records
02 Jan 2024Life Safety
02 Jan 2024Life Safety
Observed unsecured cleaning chemicals in a secured unit shower room, creating a safety hazard. A deficiency was cited for failing to maintain a safe environment.
Type A—Locking mechanism on secure unit shower room
22 Jun 2023Complaint
22 Jun 2023Complaint
Observed pest problems and unsanitary conditions in the kitchen and residents' rooms, along with insufficient bed linens and housekeeping.
Type A—Keep residence free of insects, rodents, and vermin
Type A—Linen and laundry supplies to provide minimum two changes per bed
Type A—Maintenance and housekeeping to maintain a safe, sanitary environment
08 May 2023Revisit
08 May 2023Revisit
Cleared deficiencies identified during the prior visit on a follow-up review.
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12 Apr 2023Revisit
12 Apr 2023Revisit
Cleared deficiencies following a revisit.
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13 Feb 2023Licensure
13 Feb 2023Licensure
Found deficiencies in timely annual tuberculosis screenings and in reporting unplanned weight changes to physicians.
—Assessment and Service Plans; TB screening
—Dietary Services; Weight monitoring and reporting to physician
07 Feb 2023Life Safety
07 Feb 2023Life Safety
Concluded that the residence substantially met state requirements, with no deficiencies cited.
05 Jan 2023Complaint
05 Jan 2023Complaint
Found evidence of mice and fecal matter in multiple rooms, indicating failure to keep the residence free of rodents; violations cited.
E 453Keep residence free of insects, rodents, and vermin.
E 394Infection control standards; provide resident care and services according to current standards of practice.
29 Dec 2022Complaint
29 Dec 2022Complaint
Found unsafe medication practices, including crushing meds without a physician order and serving crushed meds in soup, plus incomplete MAR documentation and administration by unlicensed staff.
W. Va. Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; W. Va. Code R. §§64-60-1 et seq.Medications and Treatments
W. Va. Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; W. Va. Code R. §§64-60-1 et seq.Medications and Treatments
W. Va. Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; W. Va. Code R. §§64-60-1 et seq.Treatment
W. Va. Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; W. Va. Code R. §§64-60-1 et seq.Medications and Treatments
W. Va. Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; W. Va. Code R. §§64-60-1 et seq.Initial Comments
18 Nov 2022Complaint
18 Nov 2022Complaint
Found that there was no documentation showing whether activities occurred; staff shifted to a weekly plan and monthly calendar without recording completion.
—Activities documentation incomplete
18 Nov 2022Complaint
18 Nov 2022Complaint
Identified deficiencies in complaint response time, medication verification, and pendant-system safety.
—Complaint response time and documentation
—Medication administration verification and discontinuation
—Safety and maintenance of call systems
06 Jul 2022Revisit
06 Jul 2022Revisit
Concluded that deficiencies were corrected after the follow-up to the change of ownership survey conducted on 2022-07-06.
—E 001 deficiency
06 Jul 2022Revisit
06 Jul 2022Revisit
Corrected a deficiency identified in a prior complaint during a follow-up visit.
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06 Jul 2022Revisit
06 Jul 2022Revisit
Corrected deficiencies noted during the follow-up to a prior complaint. The follow-up confirmed that the corrections were completed.
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06 Jul 2022Revisit
06 Jul 2022Revisit
Corrected the deficiency identified in the follow-up to a complaint.
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17 Apr 2022Revisit
17 Apr 2022Revisit
Cleared deficiencies identified on the revisit.
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29 Mar 2022Complaint
29 Mar 2022Complaint
Investigators found failures to notify the licensing agency within 72 hours after an abuse allegation and to document and investigate the alleged sexual abuse between two incapacitated residents.
—Notification to licensing agency within 72 hours of an abuse allegation
—Sanctions to prevent reoccurrence of abuse
—Policy compliance related to abuse reporting and investigation
—Immediate and thorough documentation and investigation of abuse allegations
29 Mar 2022Complaint
29 Mar 2022Complaint
Investigated a failure to report a major incident; a resident fall with hospital transfer and later death were not reported to OHFLAC within the required timeframe, and the major incident documentation was not available.
Subsection 2.23 of this ruleMajor incident reporting
29 Mar 2022Complaint
29 Mar 2022Complaint
Found that the resident's service plan did not reflect weekly weights or dressing changes and was not updated after a significant change in condition.
Type A—Functional needs assessment and service plan updates
06 Feb 2022Revisit
06 Feb 2022Revisit
Cleared a previously identified deficiency after a revisit.
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06 Feb 2022Revisit
06 Feb 2022Revisit
Cleared a previously identified deficiency after a revisit.
12 Jan 2022Inspection
12 Jan 2022Inspection
Identified deficiencies due to missing information in admission agreements about medication disposition and licensed nurse coverage, and incomplete written policies and procedures.
—Administrative Admission and Discharge
—General Administrative Requirements
—Administrative Admission and Discharge
12 Jan 2022Life Safety
12 Jan 2022Life Safety
Concluded substantial compliance with applicable requirements during the ownership transition.
04 Jun 2021Revisit
04 Jun 2021Revisit
Confirmed that prior citations were corrected.
29 Apr 2021Life Safety
29 Apr 2021Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. Observation and document review showed the interior was maintained as a safe environment for residents.
28 Apr 2021Inspection
28 Apr 2021Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies related to assessments, admission processes, death documentation, and weight tracking at intake. Noted failures to complete timely functional Needs assessments, proper health assessments, complete admission records, document funeral home staff, disclose all costs, and obtain admission weights.
—Assessment and Service Plans
—Resident Death
—Administrative Admission and Discharge
—Assessment and Service Plans
—Dietary Services
28 Apr 2021Complaint
28 Apr 2021Complaint
Found no deficiencies. All four allegations were unsubstantiated.
13 Jan 2021Life Safety
13 Jan 2021Life Safety
Found no deficiencies identified during an infection control assessment.
02 Dec 2020Complaint
02 Dec 2020Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
06 Feb 2020Revisit
06 Feb 2020Revisit
Verified all deficiencies cited during the prior survey were corrected.
23 Jan 2020Inspection
23 Jan 2020Inspection
Found deficiencies in the admission contract and pets policy; the contract didn't specify nursing care services or CPR, and pets were not addressed.
—Administrative Admission and Discharge
—Pets and Other Animals
09 Jan 2020Complaint
09 Jan 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
02 Jan 2020Life Safety
02 Jan 2020Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. The interior was maintained as a safe environment.
25 Sept 2019Complaint
25 Sept 2019Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
06 Mar 2019Inspection
06 Mar 2019Inspection
Found no deficiencies cited during the change of ownership survey.
04 Mar 2019Life Safety
04 Mar 2019Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
13 Dec 2018Complaint
13 Dec 2018Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
19 Mar 2018Revisit
19 Mar 2018Revisit
Corrected deficiencies were noted.
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15 Mar 2018Life Safety
15 Mar 2018Life Safety
Found no deficiencies during the annual licensure survey.
28 Feb 2018Licensure
28 Feb 2018Licensure
Identified deficiencies in staff training, dementia training, release of belongings after death, and dietary management.
64CSR14-5.5.b.Employee Orientation and Training
64CSR14-5.5.c.Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training
64CSR14-7.7.c.Health Care Standards
64CSR14-9.1.c.Dietary Services
27 Feb 2018Revisit
27 Feb 2018Revisit
Investigated the complaint and cited two deficiencies; one was corrected during follow-up.
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06 Feb 2018Complaint
06 Feb 2018Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found that locked storage for housekeeping supplies and hazardous materials was not consistently used. Unlocked storage areas contained cleaners, pesticides, and other chemicals, and doors’ locks did not function properly.
64CSR14-11.6.c.Physical Facilities
06 Nov 2017Complaint
06 Nov 2017Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies cited.
29 Jun 2017Complaint
29 Jun 2017Complaint
Found no deficiencies cited.
02 Mar 2017Licensure
02 Mar 2017Licensure
Found no deficiencies during the annual licensure survey.
27 Feb 2017Life Safety
27 Feb 2017Life Safety
Identified 56 deficiencies during the annual licensure survey.
02 Aug 2016Complaint
02 Aug 2016Complaint
Investigated the complaint; no deficiencies were described in the provided information.
24 Mar 2016Licensure
24 Mar 2016Licensure
Found no deficiencies.
02 Mar 2016Life Safety
02 Mar 2016Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
13 Jan 2016Complaint
13 Jan 2016Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
13 Jan 2016Complaint
13 Jan 2016Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
08 Jul 2015Complaint
08 Jul 2015Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
25 Mar 2015Licensure
25 Mar 2015Licensure
Found no deficiencies during the annual licensure survey.
17 Mar 2015Life Safety
17 Mar 2015Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
08 Jan 2015Complaint
08 Jan 2015Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
23 Jul 2014Complaint
23 Jul 2014Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
22 Jul 2014Life Safety
22 Jul 2014Life Safety
Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies under code E 004.
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30 Jun 2014Complaint
30 Jun 2014Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
31 Mar 2014Licensure
31 Mar 2014Licensure
Found no deficiencies.
25 Mar 2014Life Safety
25 Mar 2014Life Safety
Found no deficiencies during the annual licensure survey.
06 Jan 2014Complaint
06 Jan 2014Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
18 Dec 2013Complaint
18 Dec 2013Complaint
Investigated and found that medications were administered contrary to physician orders for one resident, with two drugs given when the hold threshold was met.
64CSR14-7.4.b.Health Care Standards
13 Dec 2013Complaint
13 Dec 2013Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
14 Nov 2013Complaint
14 Nov 2013Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
07 Oct 2013Revisit
07 Oct 2013Revisit
Found no deficiencies.
29 Jul 2013Complaint
29 Jul 2013Complaint
Investigated the complaint and substantiated the allegation, but found no deficiencies.
17 Jul 2013Complaint
17 Jul 2013Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in promptly addressing resident complaints and in nursing oversight of discharge medications. Specifically, a complaint was not responded to within four days, and discrepancies in discharge orders were not clarified with the PCP.
64CSR14-6.2.n.Resident Rights
64CSR14-7.6.a.Health Care Standards
10 Jun 2013Complaint
10 Jun 2013Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
14 May 2013Revisit
14 May 2013Revisit
Investigated deficiencies in the Alzheimer's unit management and staff training, including failure to hold monthly educational/family meetings, insufficient unit coordinator qualifications, inadequate annual memory care training, and missing resident disclosure copies.
Type A64CSR85-4.1.a.1.-5.Human Resources- Qualifications
Type B64CSR85-4.1.b.Human Resources- Qualifications
d64CSR85-4.1.d.Human Resources-Orientation & Training
64CSR85-5.4.Admission, Transfer & Discharge
02 Apr 2013Complaint
02 Apr 2013Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
28 Mar 2013Licensure
28 Mar 2013Licensure
Identified deficiencies in dementia care coordination, staff qualifications, training, and resident disclosure documentation.
64CSR85-4.1.a.1.-5Alzheimer's unit coordinator: monthly educational and family support group meetings
64CSR85-4.1.bAlzheimer's unit coordinator minimum qualifications
64CSR85-4.1.dAlzheimer's unit staff training (minimum of 8 hours annually)
64CSR85-5.4Prior to admission, disclosure statement
28 Mar 2013Licensure
28 Mar 2013Licensure
Found no deficiencies.
06 Mar 2013Life Safety
06 Mar 2013Life Safety
Found no deficiencies identified during the survey conducted March 6, 2013; census counted 51 residents.
06 Mar 2013Life Safety
06 Mar 2013Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
27 Jan 2013Revisit
27 Jan 2013Revisit
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
22 Oct 2012Complaint
22 Oct 2012Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
30 Apr 2012Complaint
30 Apr 2012Complaint
Found that a major incident was not reported to the licensing agency promptly, involving two residents in an inappropriate sexual incident.
64CSR14-5.2.f.The licensee shall report major incidents to the licensing agency as soon as possible and no later than the next business day
30 Apr 2012Revisit
30 Apr 2012Revisit
Deficiency corrected on follow-up.
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09 Apr 2012Complaint
09 Apr 2012Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
27 Feb 2012Licensure
27 Feb 2012Licensure
Found deficiencies in employee orientation and training, with inadequate training within the first 15 days and missing required topics.
Type A64CSR14-5.5.a.Employee Orientation and Training
27 Feb 2012Licensure
27 Feb 2012Licensure
Found no deficiencies during the survey.
22 Feb 2012Life Safety
22 Feb 2012Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
22 Feb 2012Life Safety
22 Feb 2012Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
07 Dec 2011Complaint
07 Dec 2011Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found it unsubstantiated.
06 Jun 2011Revisit
06 Jun 2011Revisit
Found deficiencies during the licensure survey and later confirmed corrections were completed on follow-up.
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06 Jun 2011Revisit
06 Jun 2011Revisit
Found deficiencies cited for two items during follow-up (E 003 and E 005).
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20 Apr 2011Revisit
20 Apr 2011Revisit
Identified deficiencies in contract administration and medication security in memory care.
64CSR14-5.7.c.Admission and Discharge
64CSR14-7.4.g.Health Care Standards
20 Apr 2011Revisit
20 Apr 2011Revisit
Identified failures to provide copies of disclosure statements to residents or legal representatives and to maintain signed and dated copies in the residents' records, with multiple incomplete forms identified.
64CSR85-5.4Admission, Transfer & Discharge
23 Mar 2011Life Safety
23 Mar 2011Life Safety
Found no deficiencies during the annual licensure survey. No technical assistance was needed.
23 Mar 2011Life Safety
23 Mar 2011Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. No technical assistance was provided.
24 Feb 2011Licensure
24 Feb 2011Licensure
Identified deficiencies in annual memory-unit staff training and resident disclosure statements; several staff did not complete the required training and some disclosures were incomplete or unsigned.
64CSR85-4.1.d.Human Resources-Orientation & Training
64CSR85-5.4Admission, Transfer & Discharge
24 Feb 2011Licensure
24 Feb 2011Licensure
Found deficiencies in staff training, contract documentation, and medication management, including training gaps, incomplete contracts, MAR inaccuracies, unlocked med storage, and infection control lapses during med administration.
64CSR14-5.5.b.Employee Orientation and Training
64CSR14-5.7.c.Admission and Discharge
64CSR14-7.4.a.Health Care Standards
64CSR14-7.4.f.Health Care Standards
64CSR14-7.4.g.Health Care Standards
64CSR14-7.4.m.Health Care Standards
02 May 2010Complaint
02 May 2010Complaint
Determined lack of evidence to support the allegation.
21 Apr 2010Revisit
21 Apr 2010Revisit
Corrected all deficiencies and provided technical assistance.
30 Mar 2010Complaint
30 Mar 2010Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
30 Mar 2010Complaint
30 Mar 2010Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found it unsubstantiated.
08 Mar 2010Life Safety
08 Mar 2010Life Safety
Found no deficiencies cited during the survey.
08 Mar 2010Life Safety
08 Mar 2010Life Safety
Found no deficiencies identified during the survey.
24 Feb 2010Licensure
24 Feb 2010Licensure
Identified deficiencies in dementia care training, care planning and assessments, behavior management, medication monitoring, and activity program credentials.
64CSR85-4.1.c.Human Resources-Orientation & Training
Found no deficiencies. Technical assistance was provided.
29 Dec 2009Complaint
29 Dec 2009Complaint
Identified medication administration deficiencies, including pre-pouring in unmarked cups and timing changes without proper orders, risking resident safety.
64CSR14-7.4.aHealth Care Standards
64CSR14-7.4.bHealth Care Standards – Prescription orders for medications
22 Sept 2009Complaint
22 Sept 2009Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
28 May 2009Revisit
28 May 2009Revisit
Identified a deficiency that was corrected.
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29 Apr 2009Revisit
29 Apr 2009Revisit
Found deficiencies in medication administration records due to missing routes of administration for multiple residents.
64CSR14-7.4.f.Health Care Standards
29 Apr 2009Initial
29 Apr 2009Initial
Found no deficiencies during the initial licensure survey.
08 Apr 2009Life Safety
08 Apr 2009Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. Census counted 57 residents.
08 Apr 2009Life Safety
08 Apr 2009Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
26 Mar 2009Licensure
26 Mar 2009Licensure
Found deficiencies in handling resident complaints, ensuring transfer/discharge documentation accompanies residents, and documenting routes of medication administration.
64CSR14-6.2.n.Resident Rights
64CSR14-7.1.g.Health Care Standards - Transfer/Discharge Summary
64CSR14-7.4.f.Health Care Standards - Medication Documentation and Administration
01 Feb 2009Revisit
01 Feb 2009Revisit
Corrected deficiencies following the complaint investigation.
—Deficiency E006
16 Apr 2008Revisit
16 Apr 2008Revisit
Deficiencies identified during the initial licensure survey were corrected at follow-up, with technical assistance provided.
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20 Mar 2008Life Safety
20 Mar 2008Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
18 Mar 2008Licensure
18 Mar 2008Licensure
Identified multiple deficiencies including lack of privacy during personal care, complaints not being resolved promptly, medications not being available for administration, and meals not consistently freshly prepared.
64CSR14-6.2.j.Privacy during personal assistance
64CSR14-6.2.n.Resident rights - prompt action on complaints
Type A64CSR14-7.4.a.Health care standards - medications administered as ordered
Type B64CSR14-9.1.b.Dietary services - freshly prepared meals
25 Jun 2007Revisit
25 Jun 2007Revisit
Investigated a May 15-16, 2007 complaint and found a deficiency that was corrected.
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16 May 2007Revisit
16 May 2007Revisit
Corrected deficiencies during the follow-up with technical assistance provided.
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16 May 2007Complaint
16 May 2007Complaint
Investigated found that staff mishandled medications and failed to report a major incident, leaving a large quantity of DuoNeb unsecured and not properly accounted for.
Type A64CSR14-5.2.a.Medication handling and accountability
f64CSR14-5.2.f.Reporting major incidents
g64CSR14-7.4.g.Storage of medications; locked storage
28 Mar 2007Licensure
28 Mar 2007Licensure
Investigated deficiencies found in staff training and medication administration practices. Found failures to provide annual in-service on required topics and to observe actual medication passes with proper documentation.
64CSR14-5.5.b.Employee Orientation and Training
64CSR14-7.4.a.Health Care Standards
28 Mar 2007Revisit
28 Mar 2007Revisit
Investigated a complaint; deficiencies were corrected after follow-up.
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26 Mar 2007Life Safety
26 Mar 2007Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
19 Feb 2007Complaint
19 Feb 2007Complaint
Investigated found that major incidents were not reported to the licensing authority as required and uncovered additional deficiencies in activities, facility cleanliness, and odor control.
64CSR14-5.2.f.Major incident reporting
64CSR14-3.23Major incident reporting
4.11.aDeficiency class assignment
64CSR14-8.2.a.-c.Activities
64CSR14-11.1.d.Physical Facilities
25 Jul 2006Revisit
25 Jul 2006Revisit
Corrected deficiencies cited during the survey.
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06 Jul 2006Revisit
06 Jul 2006Revisit
Identified repeat failures to ensure timely TB screening and reading of TB tests for residents, with multiple overdue or unread results noted.
64CSR14-7.3.a.Health Care Standards
64CSR14-7.3.a.Health Care Standards
64CSR14-7.3.a.Health Care Standards
06 Jul 2006Complaint
06 Jul 2006Complaint
Investigated the complaint. Found no deficiencies.
26 May 2006Revisit
26 May 2006Revisit
Found deficiencies in staffing levels and on-call coverage, gaps in TB screening and health assessments, and lack of clear PRN medication parameters, raising safety concerns for residents.
64CSR14-5.4.a.Staffing Requirements
64CSR14-7.3.a.Health Care Standards - TB Screening
64CSR60Medication Administration by Unlicensed Personnel
05 Apr 2006Life Safety
05 Apr 2006Life Safety
Found no deficiencies.
28 Mar 2006Licensure
28 Mar 2006Licensure
Identified multiple deficiencies in administrative requirements and health care standards, including pre-hire abuse registry checks, health assessments, PRN medication parameters, prescription orders, and self-administration oversight.
64CSR14-5.1.g.ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-7.3.a.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.a.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
21 Nov 2005Revisit
21 Nov 2005Revisit
Investigated a complaint and deficiencies were identified and later corrected.
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21 Nov 2005Complaint
21 Nov 2005Complaint
Deleted after informal dispute resolution; concerns about night shift staffing and delays in responding to residents were noted.
31 Aug 2005Revisit
31 Aug 2005Revisit
Identified improper medication administration by unlicensed staff, insufficient RN oversight, missing quarterly AMAP reviews, and inadequate Schedule II drug controls.
WV Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; 64CSR60Re-Licensure quarterly reviews for AMAPs
64CSR14-7.4.a.; WV Code §16-5O-1 et seq.; 64CSR60Health care standards – licensed professionals provide care; AMAP scope and delegation
64CSR14-7.4.j.; WV Code §60A-1-101 et seq.Health care standards – documentation and control of Schedule II medications
21 Jul 2005Revisit
21 Jul 2005Revisit
Identified extensive deficiencies in staffing, medication management, care planning, and facility safety systems, indicating non-compliance with state standards.
64CSR14-5.4.a.STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-7.3.d.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Assessments and service plans
64CSR14-7.4.a.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Licensed staff for care and medications
64CSR14-7.4.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Prescriptions and MAR accuracy
64CSR14-7.4.e.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Physician review of med regimens
64CSR14-7.4.g.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Secure medication storage
64CSR14-7.4.h.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Original containers and labeling
64CSR14-7.4.m.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - Infection control
64CSR14-7.6.h.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS - RN weekly progress notes
64CSR14-11.1.i.PHYSICAL FACILITIES - Call system accessibility
15 Jun 2005Revisit
15 Jun 2005Revisit
Found numerous deficiencies in staffing, resident care, medication management, and recordkeeping, showing repeated failures to meet state rules.
64CSR14-5.4.a.STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-5.4.g.STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-5.5.b.EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
64CSR14-7.3.d.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.a.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.h.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.5.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.f.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.g.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.h.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.7.c.UPON DEATH, BELONGINGS DISPOSITION
64CSR14-11.1.d.PHYSICAL FACILITIES
24 Mar 2005Life Safety
24 Mar 2005Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. Environment section recorded a census of 73.
16 Mar 2005Complaint
16 Mar 2005Complaint
Identified multiple deficiencies across resident care, staffing, medication management, recordkeeping, activities, and abuse reporting.
64CSR14-5.1.aAdministrative Requirements
64CSR14-5.3.eTHE ADMINISTRATOR
64CSR14-5.4.gSTAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-5.5.aEMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
64CSR14-5.5.bEMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
64CSR14-5.6.aPERSONNEL RECORDS
64CSR14-6.2.cRESIDENT RIGHTS
64CSR14-7.2.b.1-5HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.3.cHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.3.dHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.aHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.bHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.gHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.hHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.mHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.5.cHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.dHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.hHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.7.bHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.7.cHEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-8.1ACTIVITIES
64CSR14-8.2.a-cACTIVITIES
64CSR14-9.1.dDIETARY SERVICES
17 Nov 2004Complaint
17 Nov 2004Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
17 Aug 2004Revisit
17 Aug 2004Revisit
Investigated deficiencies were corrected after follow-up visits; follow-up oversight confirmed improvements.
02 Jun 2004Revisit
02 Jun 2004Revisit
Identified deficiencies regarding admission contracts, health assessments, TB screening, and functional needs assessments not being current or complete for residents.
64CSR14-5.7.b.1-8Admission and Discharge
64CSR14-7.3.aHealth Care Standards
64CSR14-7.3.bHealth Care Standards
11 Mar 2004Licensure
11 Mar 2004Licensure
Identified multiple deficiencies in staff training, records, admissions, resident rights, health assessments, and medication management.
64CSR14-5.5.a.EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
64CSR14-5.5.b.EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
64CSR14-5.6.a.1-4PERSONNEL RECORDS
64CSR14-5.6.a.1-4PERSONNEL RECORDS
64CSR14-5.7.b.ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE
64CSR14-5.7.g.ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE
64CSR14-6.2.n.RESIDENT RIGHTS
64CSR14-7.3.a.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.3.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.3.d.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.a.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.g.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.h.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
25 Feb 2004Life Safety
25 Feb 2004Life Safety
Found no deficiencies in an environmental survey.
20 Nov 2003Complaint
20 Nov 2003Complaint
Identified staffing and health care deficiencies, including inadequate direct care staffing, missing resident service plans, and improper medication management and assessment practices.
64CSR14-5.4.b.STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-7.3.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.4.g.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.5.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
02 Jun 2003Revisit
02 Jun 2003Revisit
Corrected deficiencies.
15 May 2003Revisit
15 May 2003Revisit
Provided technical assistance and found no deficiencies.
12 Mar 2003Inspection
12 Mar 2003Inspection
Multiple deficiencies found: service plans not regularly updated, nursing documentation incomplete, and improper medication supervision and incident reporting.
64CSR14-7.2.2SERVICE PLAN
64CSR14-7.3.13.c.RESIDENT HEALTH
64CSR14-7.3.13.e.RESIDENT HEALTH
64CSR14-7.3.13.f.RESIDENT HEALTH
64CSR14-7.5.4ACCIDENTS ILLNESSES & INCIDENTS
64CSR14-12.2.2NURSING SERVICES
64CSR14-12.2.5.d.NURSING SERVICES
11 Mar 2003Revisit
11 Mar 2003Revisit
Identified deficiencies in staffing levels for day and evening shifts and in maintaining current nursing care plans for residents.
64CSR14-5.4.b.STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-7.6.g.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
03 Feb 2003Revisit
03 Feb 2003Revisit
Investigated a complaint found ongoing staffing shortages and health care deficiencies, including failure to involve licensed professionals, inadequate monitoring after incidents, and incomplete nursing service plans.
64CSR14-5.4.b.STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
64CSR14-7.5.b.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.5.c.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
64CSR14-7.6.g.HEALTH CARE STANDARDS
09 Jul 2002Revisit
09 Jul 2002Revisit
Found failures to document emergency procedures training within 24 hours for new hires and incomplete orientation sign-offs, indicating training records were not properly completed.
64CSR14-5.4.2Staff Training and Orientation
03 Apr 2002Licensure
03 Apr 2002Licensure
Identified deficiencies in emergency procedures training documentation for new staff and missing documentation on the disposition of residents' personal effects.
64CSR14-5.4.2Staff Training and Orientation
64CSR14-7.7.3.i.Resident Records
17 Apr 2001Life Safety
17 Apr 2001Life Safety
Found grab bars missing in toilets, tubs, and showers and insufficient accessible bathing facilities for residents.
64CSR14-11.5.7Grab bars in toilets, tubs, and showers
64CSR14-11.5.9Toilet facilities accessible
15 Mar 2001Licensure
15 Mar 2001Licensure
Found no deficiencies. Technical assistance addressed several ongoing staffing and resident-care requirements, including CPR training, TB screening, administrator coverage, nursing service oversight, annual physicals, clothing inventories, and a 72-hour emergency menu.
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