Marmet Center

Marmet Center is a skilled nursing facility in Marmet, West Virginia, offering post-hospital short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care. The facility includes a dedicated memory support unit for residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

The center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Staff are dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury. The facility's dementia care education program, provided by Genesis HealthCare, is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association for incorporating evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in topic areas including person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.

Rehabilitation services are supported by experienced therapists, including a speech-language pathologist with 17 years in long-term care settings. The facility emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach to promote wellness and improve function for both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term residents. Residents have access to comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family.

The facility employs a Director of Nursing and specialized dementia care staff including a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Therapy dogs are incorporated into the program, with regular visits providing comfort to residents.