Garrett County Subacute Unit

Nestled in the Appalachian highlands of western Maryland, Garrett County Subacute Unit offers specialized skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation care in the heart of Oakland, Maryland. Located at 251 North Fourth Street, this facility serves as a vital healthcare resource for residents of Garrett County and the surrounding mountain communities. Managed by WVU Medicine — one of the region's most respected academic health systems — the Garrett County Subacute Unit brings the clinical expertise and care standards of a major university health network directly to this rural mountain community. WVU Medicine's commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care ensures that residents receive high-quality skilled nursing services close to home, without the need to travel far from family and familiar surroundings. Oakland itself is a welcoming small city with deep community roots. Garrett Regional Medical Center, located nearby on Accident Road, provides essential hospital backup and specialist coordination for residents with complex medical needs. The facility's central Oakland location keeps residents connected to the everyday rhythms of local life, from the historic downtown shops along Second Street to the natural splendor of Deep Creek Lake just minutes away. Families visiting loved ones will find Oakland a comfortable and scenic destination. Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, and Herrington Manor State Park all lie within a short drive, offering peaceful surroundings that reflect the calming, nature-rich environment Garrett County is known for. Local dining options along the Oakland corridor and the charming storefronts of downtown provide easy stops before or after visits. For seniors who have spent their lives in western Maryland's mountain communities, Garrett County Subacute Unit offers the reassurance of receiving expert care in a place that feels like home — supported by a nationally recognized health system and surrounded by the beauty and community of Garrett County.