Occupancy rate
52%
In line with West Virginia averageSweetBriar Assisted Living
Assisted Living in West Virginia
SweetBriar Assisted Living
Assisted Living in West Virginia
Sweetbriar is a senior care provider that provides respite care and adult day care. The dedicated team of professionals ensures to provide compassionate care for a speedy recovery. They ensure residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Sweetbriar is committed to ensuring that residents are comfortable and secure in the community.
The beautiful community is built with a list of amenities residents can take advantage of common areas, lounges, a library, restaurant-style dining and cafe, and a fitness center. Personalized care for specialty services is provided such as housekeeping, 24/7 care staff, and scheduled activities– offered to maintain a bustling environment.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
119
119-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 20 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with West Virginia averageOccupied beds
62 / 119
Average residents
77 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 1, 2025
ExpirationMarch 31, 2026
CountyKanawha
License Number506097
Supplemental Security Income Beds
Units available for residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
0 units
Total beds
119 units
Fax(304)744-7488
Types of Care at SweetBriar Assisted Living
Assisted Living
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.
25 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
20 health investigations
5 life safety inspections
West Virginia average: 17 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
October 10, 2024
237 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
West Virginia average: 249 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for SweetBriar Assisted Living
The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, was a follow-up that confirmed correction of a previously cited deficiency related to a substantiated complaint. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly involving failure to report major incidents timely, medication administration errors, and ongoing housekeeping and maintenance issues such as damaged carpets, missing bathroom fixtures, and unclean sinks. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, particularly concerning medication errors that resulted in hospitalization and inadequate incident reporting, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements recently, with follow-up inspections frequently confirming correction of prior deficiencies.
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6.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dunbar's city center to SweetBriar Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Greater Charleston Dialysis)
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