Heritage Center-West Virginia

Ashley Adkins

Ashley was born and raised in Huntington, WV. Ashley started with Genesis in 2010 as a receptionist and has loved long-term care ever since. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from Marshall University in 2012 and became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in WV later that year. After working in WV, Ashley decided to get licensed in KY, PA and TN as well. Ashley is dedicated to making the lives of the residents better and enjoys being part of the Heritage team.

Dr. Cindy Pinson

Dr. Cindy Pinson was born and raised in China until the age of 18. She came to study abroad in the U.S. in 1987. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marshall University in 1992. She earned her MD degree from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 1996 and went on to train in the Department of Family and Community Health at Marshall University for her residency. In 2013, she was selected as the House Call Doctor of the Year by the American Academy of Home Care Medicine. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Health at the School of Medicine, teaching geriatric practice to medical students, residents, nursing staff and other allied professionals. She serves the chair of the post-acute care workgroup for MHC Accountable Care Organization, leading the collaborative effort to improve the communication between all care settings. Dr. Pinson is married and has four children. She is active in the faith community and volunteers her time in a local recovery program.

Rebecca Jude, RN

Rebecca Jude is our Director of Nursing at Heritage Center. She has been with Genesis since 2015, and has been a registered nurse for over 19 years. Rebecca earned her BSN from Mountain State University and her MHA from Strayer University. In her spare time she loves hanging out with her family, which consists of two teenagers, a fiancé, and their dog, Sox. When asked what she enjoys most about working in our facility, she says it is the relationship she has cultivated between the staff and residents.

Brandon D. Dale, PT

Brandon is a West Virginia native and a proud member of the Genesis team at the Heritage Center of Huntington, WV. Brandon graduated magna cum laude honors with his bachelor of science in biology from Concord University of Athens, WV in 2015. He then received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marshall University School of Physical Therapy in 2018. Brandon’s primary clinical interest is physical rehabilitation of the geriatric population. Brandon is dedicated to the well being of his patients by ensuring that they receive the gold standard of care to improve their quality of life in long-term care setting, as well as reaching goals in the instance short-term rehabilitation.

Tyler Kirk

Tyler was raised in a small town in Southern WV where he developed a strong sense of community and a calling to help others in need of assistance. He entered the healthcare field while still a student in high school as an active member of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) while attending Fayette Institute of Technology. Tyler graduated with honors and immediately went to work in healthcare in his home region as an EMT. Quickly taking an interest in leadership he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from WVJC, is continuing his education in Business and Healthcare Administration and is a Student Associate of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Tyler’s goal is to provide a positive impact within the long-term and rehabilitative healthcare system in his home state.

2023 Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month December 2022

Darinella Hernandez

Darinella has been recognized as the Heritage Center Employee of the month for December 2022! Darinella has more than 20 years experience with Genesis HealthCare spanning across multiple departments throughout the facility. Within her current role she serves as a receptionist for the facility is and is always going above and beyond to assist residents, guests, and staff alike. We thank you, Darinella, for your services and commitment Genesis HealthCare. Congratulations!