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An unsurpassed professional senior living community in Huntington that aims to make residents feel not only at home but feel like family, Braley Care Homes is a memory care home that ensures a resident-centered lifestyle where a team of well-trained staff gives a personal and unique care experience. The tightly-knit community is well-known for the closeness between staff and residents, where there is a strong sense of friendship created. A specialized care and intimate gathering awaits you at the Braley Care Homes.
Braley Care Homes’ services include a range of comprehensive services that focus on the holistic wellness and independence of its residents. They offer ADLs, exercise programs, transportation services, housekeeping and laundry services, daily nutritious meals, pet-therapy, and specialized memory care programs.
Similar to the West Virginia average: 89.9%Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility is administrated by Chris Braley.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 59 | 249 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (59 vs. WV avg 249).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2008.
| 3.3 | 13.8 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (3.3 vs. WV avg 13.8).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.4 | 14.6 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (5.4 vs. WV avg 14.6).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 17 | This facility has 35% fewer total inspections than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. WV avg 17).↓ 35% better |
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Health investigations
On-site investigations focused on resident health and care quality.
| 7 | 12 | This facility has 42% fewer health investigations than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. WV avg 12).↓ 42% better |
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Life safety inspections
Inspections focused on building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more life safety inspections than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. WV avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025, found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected and no new issues were identified. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication administration, updating resident service plans, and housekeeping and maintenance concerns such as damaged carpets and missing bathroom fixtures. A substantiated complaint in May 2025 involved failure to report a major incident and maintain confidentiality of resident medical records, but these issues were resolved by the July 2025 revisit. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections confirming correction of prior deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsChris Braley is the owner and administrator of Braley Care Homes, the only free-standing Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and memory care facility in West Virginia. With a bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work and LICSW licensure, Chris brings both professional expertise and personal experience with dementia to his leadership. He is dedicated to creating a calm, supportive environment tailored to each resident’s unique needs.
34.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hurricane's city center to Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.96 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Teays Valley, Hospital)
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Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility is located in Hurricane, West Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure.
| Fairhaven Opco |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Huntington (Central City) | 41 | No | 63 | Certified LTC (41) | 2 | 19.5% | - | 7 | 3 | 118 | 11.8 |
| Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hurricane (Lexington Estates) | 16 | No | 6 | - | - | 93.8% | Chris Braley | 7 | 4 | 59 | 5.4 |
Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility is in the Lexington Estates neighborhood of Hurricane.
Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to WV state health department records, Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility's license number is 507546.
According to WV state health department records, Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility's license expires on November 12, 2026.
Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility's occupancy is 94%.
Chris Braley is the administrator of Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility.
Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility has 16 beds.
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