Heritage Center West Virginia is a specialized care community located in Huntington, nestled near Harris Riverfront Park with picturesque views of the Ohio River. Designed to provide comprehensive support for individuals requiring various levels of care, Heritage Center operates primarily as a Skilled Nursing Facility with a strong focus on personalized, resident-centered philosophy. This approach ensures that every individual is treated with dignity and respect, with care tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
The center offers a Transitional Care Unit, specifically developed as a rapid recovery alternative for those recuperating from surgery or illness. This unit provides patients with targeted rehabilitation services and clinical programs, aiming to facilitate a smooth transition back home or to a lower level of care after hospitalization. For residents facing memory-related conditions, the Homestead Unit is dedicated to delivering specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care. Here, highly trained staff utilize evidence-based strategies and person-centered approaches to support individuals and their families through every stage of memory care, emphasizing quality of life and safety.
Heritage Center’s commitment extends beyond medical needs to encompass a holistic approach to wellbeing. The staff and care team place a strong emphasis on outcome-focused activities and programs, engaging residents in meaningful experiences and therapy that address their physical, emotional, and social health. The clinical capabilities of Heritage Center are further enhanced by ongoing dementia care education, equipping the team with the tools to provide stellar care in assessment, care planning, and communication.
Alongside the nursing and therapy staff, various professionals are dedicated to the ongoing health and rehabilitation of residents, particularly in the geriatric population. Their priority is to deliver the gold standard of care, whether through long-term residency or short-term rehabilitation in the Transitional Care Unit. Heritage Center values continuous improvement in patient care, ensuring staff are equipped with the most current training and knowledge.
With an overarching mission rooted in compassion and respect, Heritage Center West Virginia stands as a dedicated environment where individuals and their families receive support tailored to their specific healthcare journeys, all within a vibrant and community-oriented setting. The combination of specialized care units, outcome-driven programs, and a professional, caring staff makes Heritage Center a trusted choice for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care in the region.