Sundale Nursing Home sits in Star City, Morgantown, WV, and has served the community since 1958, being one of those places where you can find staff who always smile, help out, and seem happy to be there, something that means a lot when days get long. This is a 100-bed, newly remodeled facility that takes care of older folks with needs ranging from memory problems to wounds that won't heal quickly, and Sundale's got special care for people who need help with Alzheimer's or dementia, including programs that keep confusion down and help prevent wandering, so families can feel better about safety. The nursing staff, therapists, and doctors cover things like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, IV therapy, and even dental care right in the building, and there's a registered dietician who plans meals that taste good while being healthy and balanced, with chefs making use of quality ingredients.
Rooms come in both private and semiprivate types, always climate controlled for comfort, and there's restrooms in each, with medication needs for both short and long-term stays covered. There's a pretty courtyard with a gazebo, a lounge to sit in, a patio for visits, and a bright dining room. The place runs activities day in and day out-things like bingo, trivia, crossword puzzles, outings to malls and movies, tea parties, birthday dinners, social events, and even gospel programs-plus, residents get chances to read, play games, and join group exercises. For folks who want to stay busy, there's an activities staff that works hard to keep people smiling, and the facility lines up plenty of volunteer opportunities to keep everyone involved. They also watch out for the psychological needs of each resident, with a geriatric psychiatrist and support for those facing mental or emotional challenges.
Sundale's known for its 24-hour skilled nursing care and quick response to needs, and will help people who need help with everyday things-from managing wounds and tube feeding to palliative care and restorative nursing-and residents who need help feeding themselves or moving around can get therapies to keep them at their best. Folks in need of special diets get tailored options, and if family brings in food, the kitchen needs it checked in for safety, stored sealed, and visitors can eat a meal for a small cost. There's always open visiting, with the place welcoming kids and families, and suggested visiting hours from morning till evening.
The home's got wheel-chair accessible vans if someone needs to go out, and keeps advanced technology ready to help with recovery too. Licensed professionals are on hand including physicians, nurses, social workers, wound care and pharmacy consultants, and a dietary manager, with a medical director who understands geriatrics, palliative care, and dementia. Beauty and barber shop services are right there, along with 24/7 activity and pastoral services, financial guidance, and help with patient funds. The focus at Sundale Nursing Home stays on giving older adults a safe, comfortable place, keeping up rehab or long-term care for as long as needed, and making sure every resident keeps as much independence and dignity as possible, even as health changes over time. The community's got a 3.1 rating from several reviews, so folks planning a visit or stay should always consider what matters most for their own situation.
