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SweetBriar Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Dunbar, WV
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SweetBriar Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Dunbar, WV
505 Caldwell Ln, Dunbar, WV 25064 View map
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Overview of SweetBriar Assisted Living

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Operated by SweetBriar Assisted Living, SweetBriar Assisted Living is a 119-bed assisted living community in Dunbar, West Virginia. It serves residents needing support with daily activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation, while supporting independence where possible.

The home sits in a car-dependent neighborhood, so a vehicle is required for most errands and activities. With current occupancy at 52 percent, the facility has availability for new occupants wanting assisted living services in Dunbar.

SweetBriar Assisted Living operates under state regulation via the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Inspection records dating back to 2001 show a 25-year history with the state. Recent inspections have flagged areas of focus: housekeeping standards, maintenance practices, documentation accuracy, and staff training compliance. Such areas are actively addressed by the facility.

For families contemplating placement at SweetBriar Assisted Living, touring it and directly conversing with management can clarify current services, specific care offerings, and how it supports residents’ everyday needs.

Facility Direct Line (304) 744-7400
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Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 119 Rank #7 / 39Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 7th out of 39 assisted living communities we track in West Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other West Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in West Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #27 / 44Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 27th out of 44 assisted living communities we track in West Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across West Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in West Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #30 / 33Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 30th out of 33 assisted living communities we track in West Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the West Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 33. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in West Virginia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
52.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the West Virginia average: 77%
Occupied beds
62 / 119

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
IssuanceApril 1, 2026
CountyKanawha
License LevelAnnual
License Number506097

Ownership & Operating Entity

SweetBriar Assisted Living is legally operated by Sweetbriar Assisted Living, LLC.

Type Of Units

Supplemental Security Income Beds Units available for residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
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Total beds
119 units

Contact Information

Fax(304) 744-7488

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Inspection History

In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.

Since 2001 · 25 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 237 deficiencies 120 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the West Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2001 vs. West Virginia state average
Overall vs. WV average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than West Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (5% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 237250.0 This facility has 5% fewer total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (237 vs. WV avg 250).↓ 5% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.02.8 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. WV avg 2.8).↓ 29% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 12017.0 This facility has had 606% more total inspections than the West Virginia average (120 vs. WV avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 606% more
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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dunbar's city center to SweetBriar Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Health-focused investigations or surveys beyond routine inspections, as reported by the state.
Life-safety–focused inspections (e.g. building and safety code reviews) in the reporting window.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
SweetBriar Assisted Living
AL
RC
Dunbar
119
Facility 119
WV AVG 71
Rank #7 / 39
Yes
20
Facility 20
WV AVG 32
Rank #27 / 44
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52.1%
Facility 52.1%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #30 / 33
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20
Facility 20
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #25 / 38
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #31 / 34
237
Facility 237
WV AVG 249
Rank #28 / 34
2.0
Facility 2.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #14 / 34
Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ona
110
Facility 110
WV AVG 71
Rank #9 / 39
Yes
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 32
Rank #32 / 44
Studio
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 4
Rank #2 / 18
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #18 / 33
-Jessica Treadway
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #26 / 38
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #17 / 34
126
Facility 126
WV AVG 249
Rank #12 / 34
1.5
Facility 1.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #8 / 34
Cedar Grove Assisted Living
AL
Parkersburg
85
Facility 85
WV AVG 71
Rank #14 / 39
Yes
17
Facility 17
WV AVG 32
Rank #30 / 44
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 4
Rank #1 / 18
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #1 / 33
A+Jodi Curry
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #23 / 38
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #6 / 34
320
Facility 320
WV AVG 249
Rank #32 / 34
2.0
Facility 2.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #14 / 34
Welty Home for the Aged
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wheeling
52
Facility 52
WV AVG 71
Rank #26 / 39
Yes
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 32
Rank #15 / 44
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 4
Rank #4 / 18
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #5 / 33
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6
Facility 6
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #5 / 38
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #6 / 34
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 249
Rank #5 / 34
0.8
Facility 0.8
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #5 / 34
Elmhurst House of Friendship
AL
Wheeling (Edgwood)
48
Facility 48
WV AVG 71
Rank #29 / 39
Yes
57
Facility 57
WV AVG 32
Rank #10 / 44
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 4
Rank #4 / 18
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #13 / 33
-Jamie Crow
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #2 / 38
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #2 / 34
20
Facility 20
WV AVG 249
Rank #2 / 34
0.4
Facility 0.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #2 / 34

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Frequently Asked Questions about SweetBriar Assisted Living

Is SweetBriar Assisted Living in a walkable area?

SweetBriar Assisted Living has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of SweetBriar Assisted Living?

According to WV state health department records, SweetBriar Assisted Living's license number is 506097.

What is the occupancy rate at SweetBriar Assisted Living?

SweetBriar Assisted Living's occupancy is 52.1%.

Are pets allowed at SweetBriar Assisted Living?

Yes, SweetBriar Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does SweetBriar Assisted Living have?

SweetBriar Assisted Living has 119 beds.

Has SweetBriar Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

SweetBriar Assisted Living has had 237 reported deficiencies according to records from West Virginia Department of Health (OHFLAC).

Are there photos of SweetBriar Assisted Living?

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