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Willow Tree Healthcare Center in Charles Town, WV

Willow Tree Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Charles Town, WV.

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Willow Tree Healthcare Center in Charles Town, WV

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  • Interior

    A room with a round table covered by a red tablecloth, surrounded by chairs, featuring a piano and a folding screen.
  • Decor

    A beautifully arranged flower display at the reception area of a welcoming lobby.
  • Bedroom

    A minimalist hospital room featuring a single bed and wooden furniture, illuminated by natural daylight.
  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged dining table with vibrant flowers and elegant glassware.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit reception desk with a clock and stacks of papers on the counter.
  • Exercise Equipment

    Indoor physical therapy staircase with handrails for rehabilitation exercises.

1263 South George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414

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2.5 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Willow Tree Healthcare Center

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Strong complaints about odor and cleanliness

Multiple residents and families describe strong, lingering cleanliness concerns.

Several reviews describe the building smelling strongly, including urine-related odors, and report dirty rooms or shared bathroom conditions. Others mention dingy spaces and unclean surfaces they noticed during a visit. A few reviews also tie the overall environment to feeling unsafe or distressing.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Understaffing and delayed responses recur

Residents and families describe staffing shortages that affect responsiveness.

A recurring theme is not having enough staff to respond promptly, including buzzer calls being ignored and waits to get help with basic needs. Some reviews also criticize how phone intake or updates are handled, saying it can be unhelpful. Families describe days passing before seeing a doctor, and in one account, they felt urgent care needs were not handled quickly enough.

common 12 reviews mention this

Kind nurses stand out in praise

Many reviews highlight kind, caring nurses and supportive staff.

Across many reviews, families describe the nursing team as attentive, kind, and willing to help with comfort needs. Several reviewers say staff communicated with them, took concerns seriously, and treated residents well even during a difficult recovery. A few reviews also acknowledge variability, with some calling out “bad apples,” but still emphasizing that many caregivers were genuinely supportive.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining feels mixed, from fine to awful

Dining reviews range from acceptable to disappointing.

Some families say the food is not bad, describing it as better than expected and noting dietary options for specific needs like vegetarian meals. Others report problems like meals arriving cold, being mushy, or simply being awful. Reviews also mention residents getting the help they need around meals in some cases, while complaints about quality and timing appear in others.

  • A beautifully arranged dining table with vibrant flowers and elegant glassware.
  • A delicious breakfast featuring grilled chicken, fresh salad, and a glass of orange juice.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medication coordination is a major concern

A couple of reviews question how medication needs were handled.

Two reviews describe medication issues that families believed affected comfort and outcomes. One account focuses on pain management and drug adjustments not being handled the way the family requested, while another describes orders not being followed for a medication-related need. These are the only recurring medication-specific concerns, but they appear serious in the details provided.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help keep residents engaged

Residents and families often mention structured activities and engagement.

Several reviews describe regular activities and a staff member or team that helps keep residents entertained. One reviewer points to multiple activity types, including celebrations and group exercises, while another specifically praises the activity staff for being helpful and attentive. Even among mixed reviews, at least one account says activities and rehab were better than other parts of the experience.

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Features

Housing

  • 104 resident community capacity 104 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Places of Worship

  • St James The Greater (0.9 miles)
  • Trinity Episcopal Church (10.9 miles)
  • St Joseph Catholic (13.7 miles)
  • Trinity United Methodist Church (14 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Stuck & Alger Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Jefferson Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Shop and Save (10.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (11 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • Paddy's Irish Pub (1.1 miles)
  • Mountain View Diner (1.2 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Skybox Sports Bar (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Henry Christie (1 miles)
  • Audiology Hearing Care Services (1.1 miles)
  • Tracy, Lloyd Dr - WVU Urgent Care (1.4 miles)
  • University Healthcare Physicians (1.5 miles)
  • Electra Vision (3 miles)
  • Harpers Ferry Family Medicine (6.1 miles)
  • Berryville Pediatrics - Loudoun Pediatric Association (10.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jefferson Medical Center (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • The Black Dog Coffee Company (6 miles)
  • Lost Dog Coffee (10.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (14 miles)
  • Daily Grind (14.4 miles)

Parks

  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (5.7 miles)
  • Bolivar Heights Battlefield (5.7 miles)
  • Morgan's Grove Park (10.1 miles)
  • Franklin Park (11.6 miles)
  • Brownsville Community Pond (12.3 miles)
  • Frederick County Fairgrounds (14 miles)

Transportation

  • Harpers Ferry Train Station (7.1 miles)
  • Amtrak-Mrb (13.9 miles)

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