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Golden LivingCenter - Riverside in St. Albans, WV

Golden LivingCenter - Riverside is a nursing home community in St. Albans, WV.

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Golden LivingCenter - Riverside

6500 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, St. Albans, WV 25177

To contact a resident: (304) 768-0002

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 36 reviews
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Golden LivingCenter - Riverside Costs & Pricing

At Golden LivingCenter - Riverside, the monthly costs for care reflect the facility's commitment to quality services and accommodations. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,350, which is notably higher than the average rates in both Putnam County ($3,366) and across West Virginia ($3,683). Those opting for a private room will incur a fee of $4,800; while this aligns closely with the state average of $4,794, it is slightly above Putnam County's rate of $4,100. These pricing structures suggest that Golden LivingCenter - Riverside offers a unique blend of amenities and specialized care that may be appealing to families seeking comprehensive support for their loved ones.

Floor plansGolden LivingCenter - RiversidePutnam CountyWest Virginia
Semi-Private$4,350$3,366$3,683
Private$4,800$4,100$4,794

Overall Review of Golden LivingCenter - Riverside

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff communication and compassion stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, communicative, and respectful.

Many reviewers say the staff treated loved ones with kindness, patience, dignity, and compassion, and kept families informed. Several also highlight responsiveness to questions and concerns, including help from nurses and therapy staff. A smaller set of reviews describe the opposite experience, including poor compassion and lack of help when asked, so experiences appear inconsistent.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed but visible

Reviews repeatedly bring up cleanliness, from noticeably fresh to deeply concerning.

Positive comments describe a clean facility and cleanliness in day-to-day care, including no strong odors and generally well-kept spaces. Some families also praise room and personal-care attention. On the negative side, multiple reviewers complain about cleanliness problems, including dirty conditions and inadequate upkeep during a stay.

common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab vary by stay

Therapy experiences range from helpful and organized to minimal and ineffective.

Several reviewers describe therapy and rehab positively, calling out OT and PT as helpful with exercises and daily needs. Others say rehab was less productive than expected, including minimal therapy and problems with wound care attention. One reviewer also emphasizes a broader rehab-team effort during a difficult recovery period, but other accounts raise concerns about follow-through.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Privacy and roommate matching concerns

Some residents and families report limited privacy and concerns about roommate fit.

A few reviews describe situations that felt especially hard on families, including a roommate situation that led to frequent distress. Others raise concerns about room changes without notification and a lack of privacy during visits or personal care. These accounts contrast with the more positive reviews that focus on comfort and respect, but they point to variability in day-to-day conditions.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Safety incidents and medical follow-up

Safety and medical follow-up come up in both urgent complaints and specific concerns.

Some reviews raise serious safety issues, including falls, bedsores, infections, and situations where call-bell or basic care items were not handled as expected. There are also complaints about wound dressing frequency and observation during a stay. One reviewer specifically calls out an allergy-related exposure risk, while another thread of reviews emphasizes patient safety and careful attention, suggesting mixed experiences.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Private Private

Transportation

  • Yeager (10 miles away) Yeager (10 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of St. Albans, West Virginia, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living needs. The area features several restaurants, including Fresh Seafood Co. and Cracker Barrel, providing convenient dining options. Additionally, there are numerous pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS nearby for easy access to medications. Medical care is also readily available with multiple physician offices and hospitals in close proximity. For entertainment, residents can enjoy movies at Regal Nitro or Marquee Cinemas - Southridge 12. Cafes like Tim Hortons and Coal River Coffee Company provide relaxed settings for socializing. Places of worship such as First Presbyterian Church and Southridge Church offer spiritual support within the community. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle down in St. Albans, West Virginia.

Restaurants

  • Fresh Seafood Co. (0.6 miles)
  • Los Agaves (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.8 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (3 miles)

Parks

  • Wine Cellar Park (1.9 miles)
  • Shawnee Park (2.1 miles)
  • Little Creek Park (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Bypass Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Dunbar Medical Associates (2 miles)
  • Dr Endicot Office (2.5 miles)
  • Spring Hill Primary Care Physicians (2.6 miles)
  • Charleston Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates (2.6 miles)
  • TMH Summit Orthopedics (2.6 miles)
  • Crigger & Associates Ent (2.6 miles)
  • Mountain State Medicine & Rheumatology (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Thomas Breast Cancer Center (2.5 miles)
  • Thomas Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Thomas Herbrt J Mm Hospital Association (2.7 miles)
  • Best Medical Oxygen-HM Medical (4.9 miles)
  • Women & Children's Hospital (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Nitro (3 miles)
  • Marquee Cinemas - Southridge 12 (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (3.6 miles)
  • Coal River Coffee Company (3.8 miles)
  • Tj Cinnamons (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Presbyterian Church (4.5 miles)
  • Southridge Church (5.5 miles)
  • Robinson United Methodist Chur (6.9 miles)

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