Nella's is a nursing home tucked away on Ferguson Road in Elkins, West Virginia, where most days you'll find around 94 residents living in one of the 100 certified beds, and folks say it really feels like a small town place with a home-like environment, nothing too fancy but comfortable and bright, and while residents can enjoy modern amenities, such as Wi-Fi, cable, healthy dining options, visiting beauticians, and outdoor courtyards, there are also spacious lounges and private rooms for those who want to spend quiet time. The staff at Nella's offers 24/7 skilled nursing care, and they handle everything from long-term care and short-term rehab to palliative and hospice care, drawing on a team that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week in a gym that's pretty up-to-date. Folks with dementia or Alzheimer's can find specialized care, and there's a focus on personal attention for residents needing help with daily tasks. Activities and social events get scheduled regularly, giving everyone a chance to stay involved, make friends, or just relax outside when it's nice. The place relies on advanced medical care overseen by in-house board-certified specialists when needed, and a recovery plan is made for each resident working to regain strength and independence. The dining room serves meals with plenty of healthy options, but residents can eat in their own rooms if they prefer.
Now, while Nella's puts a lot of effort into comfort and safety, inspection reports show some environmental deficiencies about keeping essential equipment working and a few resident rights issues about making sure the environment stays safe and clean, which is important to know. The facility has about a 50% nurse turnover rate with 3.27 nurse hours per resident per day, and that's something families might want to consider when picking the right fit for their loved ones. Ownership of Nella's runs through several trusts and companies, including Nellas Opco Holdco LLC as the direct owner, and it's affiliated with Autumn Lake Healthcare, though it operates independently. Nella's has a steady group of residents and stands out for delivering lots of healthcare services right on site, and while there's no public information about how employees are managed, the community works hard to give everyone a place that's caring, safe, and as much like home as possible.
