Parkersburg Care Center

Parkersburg Care Center sits at 1716 Gihon Road in Parkersburg, West Virginia and has 66 certified beds for nursing or rehab needs, so when somebody needs help after a hospital stay, an injury, or a surgery, they can come here for short-stay rehab or longer-term care, and you'll find rooms set up both private and shared, each with its own bathroom and climate controls, which makes it more comfortable for folks to settle into their routines, and there are nice touches like a barber shop on site, gardens, walking paths, and sunlit lounges with cozy chairs for sitting and visiting with friends or family. Residents get help with everyday things like bathing, dressing, meds, wound care, and meals prepared in a big dining room that pays attention to special diets, and there's a move-in service to help new folks get settled without much hassle, plus there's always somebody close by with a 24-hour nursing staff, a call alert system, and an alarm system so families can feel their loved ones are as safe as possible, and nurses or attendants will help coordinate care with doctors and providers. The staff includes registered nurses, attending physicians, psychiatric and mental health support, activities directors, and people to help with therapies-physical, speech, occupational, respiratory, even IV or wound care-and when somebody needs rehab for things like joint replacements or a stroke, the gym and contract therapists can offer the needed programs, though it's good to know the place has had 42 deficiencies noted in inspection reports, four of those connected to infection control, including missing a qualified infection preventionist, which is something to consider, and in the past it's also been cited for not providing enough activities to meet all resident needs, which can matter if someone wants lots of organized things to do. There are about 63 residents there a day, nurse staffing runs around 3 hours per resident daily, and the nurse turnover rate is 50%, which might show some staffing challenges, so families who care a lot about steady caregivers might want to keep that in mind, as ownership and management have changed a bit, now overseen by Kristin Reed and James Toothman as of June 2024, under larger groups like Genesis Healthcare and Regency Health Services, LLC, and since the place is run for profit, you see business decisions shaping what services and programs are offered, though they do accept VA contracts, Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and managed Medicare plans, which helps with costs for many local families. Amenities include a smoke-free environment, all housekeeping and laundry, common areas with TVs, arts rooms, cultural and social activities, transport for appointments, and restaurant-style dining with nutrition oversight, plus mail and newspaper delivery, beauty salon services, and an emergency call setup, and they do try to offer something for everyone by having a mix of educational, religious, and recreational activities-even offering holistic and worship options-and they also provide support for end-of-life needs with palliative or hospice care, short-term respite care, case management, and support for transitions between hospital, home, or other care settings, though it's always wise to visit first and talk with staff about how care is coordinated and how those documented deficiencies have been addressed, because every person's needs are a bit different and some families value hands-on, up-to-date care routines or a steady staff more than anything else.