Brightwood Center, West Virginia
840 Lee Road, Follansbee, WV 26037
Main Phone Number: 304-527-1100
Brightwood Center is nestled in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, between Ohio and Pennsylvania, and only 40 miles west of the city of Pittsburgh and just 10 miles south from Weirton, WV. Whether you’re looking for a Short-term or Long-term stay, Hospice or Respite care, Brightwood prides itself on providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to each individual. Incomparable nurse competencies enables Brightwood to rehabilitate those suffering from acute illness. Likewise, we excel in Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy with a critical focus on positive outcome. Our 24-hour comprehensive nursing services offer wound care, dementia care and IV therapy. Brightwood Center focuses on the Vitality of the person. Our culinary experience is of utmost importance to Brightwood as evident by our Executive Chef’s commitment to signature fine dining. Brightwood is ideal for individuals who need the medical resources found at a hospital, but in a calm and comfortable setting that feels like home.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Wellness programs
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Café with always available menu options
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Baby Grand Piano
- Fireplace in living room
Alexis Huggins
Director of NursingI started my healthcare career in 2014 as a CNA while in school to become an LPN. I then entered my nursing career as an LPN in skilled care in 2016, during which time I was in school to obtain my RN. I worked as an RN in the hospital for a while then decided to come back to skilled care! I have been with Brightwood Center for a year and a half and I have learned so much along the way. I am so excited to continue on this journey and give our residents the care that they deserve.
Heather Lanham
Director of Marketing and AdmissionsHeather started out working in long-term care in 1997 as a CNA, and has held various roles throughout the years before joining the Company in 2021. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a Marketing major. She looks forward to continuing to help improve the lives of patients, residents, and families.
Amy Roach, MS CCC/SLP
Director of RehabilitationAmy holds a Master's of Science in Speech & Language Pathology from Duquesne University. She has 18 years experience in various settings such as trach and vent, acute care, & skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Amy has been with Brightwood since 2005 and says her favorite part about her job is helping residents achieve their highest level of functionality. "I enjoy getting to know our residents' personally and share their journey to recovery, or easy their nerves as they transition to long-term placement." Amy and her dedicated team of therapists strive to go above and beyond to ensure the residents served feel valued and appreciated by having an active voice in their plan of care to help them achieve their personal goals. She wants residents and their families to know that she loves her job and the population served, "I couldn't imagine providing care and directing rehab anywhere else!"
Dr. Guneet Purewal
Medical DirectorDr. Purewal is originally from Inda and completed medical school at the University of Delhi, India. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing in the area for over 20 years. She says, "At Brightwood Center, we treat you and your loved ones like family!" If you would like to speak with me, please contact the Center at 304-527-1100.
Amazing nurses and staff
At Brightwood Center the nurses are amazing and the staff is amazing always helpful by getting my questions answered.
-Tear M.
Courteous, kind and helpful
The Genesis Brightwood Center staff is committed to the care of their patient's. The workers are courteous, kind and helpful at all times.
-Marie A.
Great staff
I just want to say Thank You to all the Brightwood Staff for being great.
- PJ G.
Highly recommend
This is the most caring facility we have been involved with. The care and compassion made such a world of difference with his condition. I would highly recommend this facility because they have amazing staff.
-Shantel
Treated me nicely
All the workers was so very nice they treated me nicely. I would recommend this place to my friends and family. Thank you for all your help.
- Debra W.
Kind, professional, compassionate
Thank you a million times over! Kind, Professional, Compassionate care are just a few words that come to mind. Every one from the top down was helpful in more ways that they were responsible for. Showing your patients and residents love and a true interest in their lives and well being while tending to their sometimes difficult and demanding needs. Those things along with your attention to social needs are why we picked this facility and you did not disappoint. It takes a very special person to do your jobs and you seem to have found a bunch of those.Thank You again and god bless all of you.
-Paul R.
A very pleasant experience
Brightwood Center has been a very pleasant experience. My dad was well cared for and has improved. The employees were so kind and helpful. Thank you for all you did for my dad.
-Marilyn J. (daughter of patient)
