WVU Hospital Taps Patient Care Exec

Carol Grove named assistant VP to expand services and oversee new patient tower construction in Martinsburg, W.Va.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

Carol Grove, DNP, RN, has been named assistant vice president of patient care services at Martinsburg, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center. In her new role, which she started on February 16, Dr. Grove will help expand services and oversee construction of a new patient tower. She reports to Samantha Richards, MSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing and operations officer.

Why it matters

The appointment of Dr. Grove as assistant VP of patient care services at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center signals the hospital's commitment to expanding its services and improving patient care through the construction of a new patient tower. Dr. Grove's experience as a chief nursing officer will be valuable in overseeing this project and ensuring a smooth transition.

The details

Dr. Grove most recently served as CNO and vice president at Parkersburg, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, a role she's held since December 2022. In her new position at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, she will be responsible for helping to expand the hospital's services and overseeing the construction of a new patient tower.

  • Dr. Grove started in her new role on February 16, 2026.
  • Dr. Grove previously served as CNO and VP at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center since December 2022.

The players

Carol Grove

DNP, RN, was named assistant vice president of patient care services at Martinsburg, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center.

Samantha Richards

MSN, RN, is the vice president and chief nursing and operations officer at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center.

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center

A hospital located in Martinsburg, West Virginia that is part of the WVU Medicine health system.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Grove to our team and look forward to her leadership in expanding our services and overseeing the construction of our new patient tower.”

— Samantha Richards, Vice President and Chief Nursing and Operations Officer (WVU Medicine)

What’s next

The new patient tower construction project at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center is expected to begin in the coming months under Dr. Grove's oversight.

The takeaway

The appointment of an experienced nursing executive like Dr. Grove to oversee patient care services and a major construction project signals WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center's commitment to enhancing its facilities and expanding its capabilities to better serve the Martinsburg community.