Coronavirus Update
View All UpdatesDear Families: Indoor visitation of your loved ones can only be offered in skilled nursing and assisted living centers residing in communities without high COVID positivity rates and in centers that are COVID-free for a period of time (according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS/Federal Government), State and/or County Health Departments and internal Genesis policy). Click here to learn more about the current status of the Center's visitation practices and what to expect when visiting your loved one indoors. Please know that we are doing everything possible to provide you with visitation access as soon as possible to your loved ones in accordance with regulations and safe practices.
Willows Center
723 Summers St., Parkersburg, WV 26101
Awards and Affiliations
Willows Center is conveniently located on the Southside of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Our Center is easily accessible from Route 50 and is close to the local hospital and downtown area. In 2015, Willows Center received the "Silver Award for Achievement in Quality" from the American Healthcare Association for dedication to improving the lives of patients and residents through quality care. The Quality Award program honors centers across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality long term and post-acute care. Whether you are looking for Transitional Care, Short Stay Care, or Long Stay Care, the Willows Center staff is sure to make everyone feel right at home and provide "high quality healthcare with everyday compassion."
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Services
- ShortStay care
- Transitional Care Unit
- 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)
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Pet therapy
- Podiatry care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Fitness room
- Private hospice room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Suburban setting
- 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
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Fireplace in living room
- Smoke free environment
Christopher McBee, LNHA
Center Executive DirectorChris is originally from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. In 2009, he graduated from Mountain State University with a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership. He began his career with Genesis HealthCare in 2002 as a Food Service Director, and his background also includes being a Certified Chef. He became the Center Executive Director for Sistersville Center in 2016, transferred to New Martinsville Center in 2017, then to Willows Center in 2019. Chris is very compassionate about his residents and employees. He also enjoys being active with local activities, and supporting community improvements and engagement efforts.
Kimberly Gerst
Center Nurse ExecutiveKimberly Gerst joined the team at Willows Center in July of 2013. Prior to coming to Willows Center, Kimberly was most recently the Center Nurse Executive at Ravenswood Village in Ravenswood, WV. Kimberly began her career with Genesis in May of 2011 as Director of Nursing at Ravenswood Village in West Virginia. Kimberly also is a Certified Director of Nursing through NADONA. She currently sits on the Board of Nursing for WVUP and the Wood County Technical Collage for the Nursing Assistant program. Kimberly gained her degree from Washington State Community College in Marietta Ohio. She has over 30 years in the healthcare field.
Pamela Addis
Director of AdmissionsPamela has over 30 years of experience working in Healthcare. She started her career with Genesis HealthCare in 2003. Pamela is dedicated to providing guests and healthcare providers knowledgeable information to ensure a smooth transition to the Willows Center.
Jessica Kunz
Director of RehabilitationJessica is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, and she has been working in skilled nursing facilities and outpatient orthopedic settings since 2012. Jessica has been with Genesis Rehab as a therapist since 2013 and is pursuing a degree in health care management.
