Overall Review of Wurtland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
common28 reviews mention this
Staff compassion comes up often
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and attentive to individual needs.
Many reviewers praise caregivers and clinical staff for treating residents with compassion, listening to concerns, and helping both residents and families feel supported. Several specifically call out the nurse practitioner and leadership involvement, including a director of nursing who is described as approachable and responsive. A number of others also mention a clean, caring environment alongside the staff experience.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness concerns show up
Some reviewers report serious cleanliness and hygiene problems during visits.
While some families describe the facility as clean, other reviewers raise hygiene red flags that stand out against that positive feedback. Reports include unsanitary conditions and pests seen in resident areas, plus comments that the place felt dirty. One reviewer also links the lack of hygiene to worsening resident health, like bed sores.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Care failures are a recurring issue
A smaller set of reviews describe neglectful care and insufficient medical follow-through.
Some reviewers describe breakdowns in day-to-day and medical care, including bathing and basic responsiveness during a short rehab stay. Others allege delays or missed evaluation for symptoms, followed by serious outcomes after the resident was taken to a hospital. There are also accounts describing overmedicating and treatment that reviewers interpret as elder-abuse related.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Admissions communication feels inconsistent
A few reviewers describe problems getting timely answers during admissions and referrals.
Some family members report difficulty working with the admissions process, including a lack of follow-up even after initial contact. Another reviewer describes being told a loved one was accepted, followed by a later denial that they felt mishandled their family’s expectations. These complaints focus on communication and referral handling rather than ongoing daily care.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
126 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Tri-State Walker-Long (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Bellefonte Primary Care-Greenup (2.4 miles)
Kings Daughters Family Care (4.3 miles)
Cooper Juett Dr & Rachel (5.2 miles)
King's Daughters Family Care Centers (5.6 miles)
Iron Family Care Center (5.7 miles)
Ironton Vision Center (5.7 miles)
Family Medicine Center (5.8 miles)
Restaurants
Little Caesars Pizza (2.5 miles)
Wendy's (2.5 miles)
Arby's (2.7 miles)
Pappy's Cookin (4 miles)
Wendy's (5.5 miles)
Toro Loco Mexican Restaurant (5.6 miles)
Giovanni's Pizza (6 miles)
Places of Worship
Southern Baptist Convention (3.2 miles)
Apostolic Church of God (4.1 miles)
Danleyton Church (5.1 miles)
Argillite Church Of Nazarene (5.2 miles)
Plymouth Heights Teen Youth Group (5.7 miles)
Bridges Christian Church (5.8 miles)
First Baptist Church (5.9 miles)
Hospitals
Bellefonte Medical Center (3.4 miles)
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Primary Care (4.1 miles)
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