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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 Calculator: See prices in your area
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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 community size
119-bed community Rank #16 / 76Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 76 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #60 / 89Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 89 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
52%
Rank #57 / 64Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 64 homes in West Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the West Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the West Virginia average: 89.9%
Occupied beds
62 / 119
Average occupied beds in West Virginia homes 77 beds

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.
0 units
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 237 deficiencies 25 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than West Virginia average:
• Health investigations (67% above)
• Life safety inspections (67% above) 2 Better Metrics better than West Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (5% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (35% 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. 237249 This facility has 5% fewer total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (237 vs. WV avg 249).↓ 5% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 9.514.6 This facility has 35% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (9.5 vs. WV avg 14.6).↓ 35% 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. 2517 This facility has had 47% more total inspections than the West Virginia average (25 vs. WV avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 47% more
Health investigations Info On-site investigations focused on resident health and care quality. 2012 This facility has 67% more health investigations than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (20 vs. WV avg 12).↑ 67% worse
Life safety inspections Info Inspections focused on building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 53 This facility has 67% more life safety inspections than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. WV avg 3).↑ 67% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, was a follow-up that confirmed correction of a previously cited deficiency related to a substantiated medication error complaint.
  • The May 7, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated serious deficiencies including a medication error causing hospitalization, failure to report major incidents timely, and ongoing inadequate housekeeping and maintenance.
  • The October 10, 2024 annual survey cited 10 deficiencies spanning licensing violations, incomplete resident documentation, lack of staff food handler certifications, restricted access to residents, and persistent housekeeping and maintenance problems.
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for SweetBriar Assisted Living

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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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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%.

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.

Are there photos of SweetBriar Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of SweetBriar Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of SweetBriar Assisted Living?

SweetBriar Assisted Living is located at 505 Caldwell Ln, Dunbar, WV 25064.

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