400 Mckinley Avenue, Harrisville, WV 26362
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Overall Review of Pine View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pros
The CNA who helped him get in the truck was very good and helpful.- One of the nurses, Jody, was very good and helpful.
Cons
Her mother fell out of her chair.- Her father was there for three days and fell three times.
- The staff seemed more irritated than compassionate.
- Some of the staff needed a course in dealing with dementia.
- On the first visit, a resident and a nurse were cursing and arguing.
Review
Pine View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisville is best suited for families that can stay actively engaged in oversight and for residents who need modest assistance rather than intensive dementia-focused care. The setting offers glimpses of capable staff, but the overall pattern is inconsistent enough that reliability and tone of care become at least as important as any physical therapies or routine tasks. For families who cannot closely monitor day-to-day interactions or who expect steady, compassionate treatment for memory-impaired residents, this community is unlikely to meet those expectations.
There are clear reasons to consider alternatives. If dementia care requires calm, patient, and consistently respectful staff, or if fall prevention and safety are top priorities, other facilities with dedicated memory-care units and stronger safety records should be explored. Larger centers with more robust RN coverage, more uniform staff training, and proven incident-management processes generally deliver a safer, more predictable environment for seniors who are fragile or cognitively challenged. Location and cost may be constraints, but the trade-off in safety and dignity warrants a careful comparison.
On the upside, there are concrete instances of decent care. A CNA who helped with getting a loved one into the vehicle and a nurse named Jody were described as helpful and capable. Such incidents demonstrate that competent, compassionate care does exist within the staff, and when present, these individuals can make a real difference in the resident’s day. That potential, however, does not compensate for the broader pattern of concerns raised by several family members.
The most serious red flags center on safety and the care climate. Recurrent falls, mom falling from a chair and a relative’s dad experiencing multiple falls in a brief stay, signal shortcomings in monitoring, fall-prevention measures, and proactive mobility management. Beyond physical safety, the atmosphere in the facility is called into question by reports of residents and staff cursing and arguing, and by a sense that dementia-specific needs are met with irritability rather than empathy. In a setting that serves frail seniors, those dynamics can undermine trust, escalate agitation, and erode dignity, making it harder for residents to feel secure and respected.
Families weighing the decision should approach Pine View with a concrete plan: visit at different times to observe how staff respond to both routine and escalating situations; request a full rundown of staffing ratios, shift patterns, and turnover; review incident reports and the facility’s fall-prevention program; ask for details about dementia-care training and the presence of a designated memory-care coordinator; and insist on a clear, written plan of care with regular updates from a licensed nurse. If choosing Pine View, demand proactive oversight, transparent communication, and a trial period that includes concrete safety benchmarks and a clinician’s review of the resident’s care plan.
In the end, Pine View presents a mixed, cautionary picture. The existence of capable caregivers is real, but the frequency of safety incidents and the troubling behavioral climate shift the balance away from a confident recommendation for most families. This community is not a reliable fit for residents who require steady, compassionate dementia care or who rely on dependable safety protocols. For those who still consider it, the path forward must be anchored in assertive advocacy, rigorous care-planning, and unwavering accountability from administration and clinical leadership.
56 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
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