Garrett Regional Medical Center

12/26/2025

Come join the Rehabilitation Services department at Garrett Regional Medical Center!

We’re looking for caring, compassionate individuals who want to make a difference and join our award-winning team. 💙

👉 Apply today: www.wvumedicine.org/careers/oakland

Come join the Rehabilitation Services department at Garrett Regional Medical Center!

We're looking for caring individuals to become a part of our award-winning team!

Apply today! www.wvumedicine.org/careers/oakland

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Garrett Regional Medical Center! ✨🎄

As we celebrate this special season, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a holiday filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments together.

May your Christmas be blessed, safe, and healthy, surrounded by the people who matter most! ❤️

12/24/2025

🌟 GRMC Earns Five-Star CMS Quality Rating! 🌟

Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Subacute Rehabilitation Unit has earned a five-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—placing it among the highest-performing skilled nursing facilities in the nation.

CMS five-star ratings recognize excellence in:
✔️ Health inspections
✔️ Staffing and nursing care
✔️ Quality outcomes for patients

Out of thousands of skilled nursing facilities nationwide, only 290 received this top-tier distinction.

This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our team, who work every day to provide exceptional rehabilitation care and treat our patients like family.

👏 Congratulations to our Subacute Rehab team on this outstanding achievement!

12/23/2025

Primary Care and Specialty Clinics Holiday Hours Update 🎄

Please note the following holiday hours:
🔹 Christmas Eve (12/24):
• All Primary Care locations will close at 12:00 p.m.
• Urgent Care will be open 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Health & Wellness will close at 12:00 p.m.

🔹 Christmas Day (12/25):
All locations closed

🔹 Thursday, 12/26:
Primary Care and Urgent Care locations (excluding Friendsville) will be open with normal hours. All specialty locations will be closed.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. 💙

12/23/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Buckingham for being named GRMC’s Employee of the Month for November! 🌟

A patient experienced a stroke after a car accident that totaled his only vehicle. Dr. Buckingham not only provided exceptional medical care but also went above and beyond by taking the patient’s wife home and even helping her into the car.

This kind of compassionate care truly reflects GRMC’s mission of treating every patient and their family as if they were our own. Thank you, Dr. Buckingham, for your dedication and heart! 💙

12/22/2025

Congratulations to Crystal Collins, Housekeeper, for being named GRMC’s Patient Safety Star of the Month for November! 🌟

While working on her regular duties, Crystal noticed a patient safety concern and promptly alerted the nursing staff, helping ensure the patient received the best care possible.

We truly appreciate Crystal’s dedication to patient safety and her commitment to advocating for our patients. Thank you, Crystal, for thinking of our patients like family—your careful attention and quick action make a meaningful difference every day.

12/19/2025

Never hesitate to reach out for support when you need it. 💙

Help is just a call or text away with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—available 24/7.

Remember, you are never alone.

12/18/2025

Serving up holiday cheer! 🎄

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Dietary team for recently preparing a delicious holiday meal for our employees.

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving others truly does not go unnoticed.

We appreciate all that you do—each and every day.

12/18/2025

Notice: Grantsville Medical Center will be closed today (12/18/25) and tomorrow (12/19/25).

Staff will be available to answer phone calls, and patients can continue to access care through MyWVUChart.

12/17/2025

Your family’s health deserves the very best — and it all starts with primary care. 💙

From annual check-ups to managing everyday health concerns, a trusted primary care provider is your partner in lifelong wellness.

Now, caring for your family is easier than ever. With MyWVUChart, you can schedule appointments with one of our exceptional primary care providers anytime, anywhere — all with just a few clicks.

Put your family’s health first.

Sign up and schedule today at MyWVUChart.com. 🩺

12/16/2025

Thank you to April Ringer, Registration Specialist, for capturing this beautiful sunset last evening out of the Emergency Department entrance.

Moments like these make our GRMC days even brighter. 💙

12/15/2025

🏆 12 Years of Excellence in Rehabilitation Care 🏆

Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Subacute Rehabilitation Unit has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing facility for short-term rehabilitation—marking our 12th consecutive year earning the highest distinction in this category.

This achievement reflects our team’s outstanding patient outcomes, commitment to safety and quality, and dedication to helping patients regain strength and independence after illness, injury, or surgery.

U.S. News & World Report evaluates facilities nationwide using key quality measures, including staffing levels, patient outcomes, safety, and expert-led care.

👏 Congratulations to our incredible Subacute Rehabilitation team for this continued excellence!