Home / West Virginia / Charleston
Arthur B Hodges Center, the
300 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302 · Kanawha County · (304) 720-2740
20 certified beds, about 18 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2014
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 515193 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 16 health citations since April 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.62 hours per resident per day, against 3.67 across West Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.48 of those hours.
51.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (West Virginia average 44.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
504/22
608/23
506/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
13D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 4, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner by leaving bags of frozen food open in the freezer. This was a random opportunity for discovery. This had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents residing in the facility. Facility census: 17.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on electronic medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) for treatments for a resident with a pressure ulcer. This was true for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. Resident identifier: #118. Facility census: 17.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise Resident #8 as it related to contractures. This was true for one (1) of nine (9) care plans reviewed during the survey process. Resident identifier: 8. Facility census: 17.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders as it related to sliding scale insulin administration, by failing to administer the insulin as directed. This was true for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during the survey process. Resident identifier: #2. Facility census: 17.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to accurately document the percentage of meal intake for Resident #118. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed for weight loss during the survey process. Resident identifier: 118. Facility census: 17.
August 23, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food safety. The facility failed to label and date food items that were open and failed to dispose of expired food items. The facility also failed to serve food under sanitary conditions from the 2nd floor Serving Pantry. These failed practices had the potential to affect all residents at the facility. Facility Census: 18.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for four (4) of 11 residents reviewed in the long-term care survey sample. Resident identifiers: #11, #15, #16, #22. Facility census: 18.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview the facility failed to provide Resident #17, Resident #1, and Resident #13 with a dignified dining experience. The facility failed to serve all residents sitting at the same table their noon meal prior to serving others. This is true for three (3) of eight (8) residents eating the noon meal in the main dining area. Resident Identifiers: #17, #1 and #13. Facility Census:18 Findings Included: a) Resident #17 During a dining room observation on 08/21/23 starting at 12:35 PM Resident #17, was not served the noon meal while the other Resident at the same table was eating. b) Resident #1 During a dining room observation on 08/21/23 starting at 12:35 PM, Resident #1 was not served the noon meal while the other Resident at the same table was eating. [...]
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to timely submit a discharge tracking Minimum Data Sets (MDS) for Resident #8 after the Residents death at the facility. This was true for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the care area of Resident Assessment during the Long Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier: #8. Facility census: 18.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan in the area of anticoagulation therapy for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for the care area of unnecessary medications Resident identifier: #9. Facility census: 18.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the appropriate series of pneumococcal vaccines were administered within the specified timeframe for two (2) of five (5) residents reviewed for immunizations. Resident identifiers: #13, #14. Facility census: 18.
April 20, 2022Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure [NAME] Virginia Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) forms were completed correctly for three (3) residents in the long term care survey sample. Resident identifiers: #11, #8 and #12. Facility census: 13.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure narcotics were counted in accordance with acceptable standards in relation to reconciling controlled substances at shift change. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of Residents residing in the facility. Census 13.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide special eating equipment for residents who needed them when consuming meals. This deficient practice was identified for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for assistive devices during the Long Term Survey Process (LTSP). Resident identifier: Resident #14. Census: 13.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure foods were stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility failed to ensure all food items found in the refrigerator contained a label or date when the item was opened and being used. This failed practice was found based on a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Census: 13.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure trash and debris were stored in a safe and sanitary manner to prevent harborage of pests. The facility failed to keep the dumpster closed when not in use. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Facility census: 13.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on June 4, 2025.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- C Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.62 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.48 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.88 | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.85 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 42.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.66 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.92 on weekdays and 4.88 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.50 in April to June 2025 to 5.62 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.62 | 1.48 | 5.92 | 4.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 18 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.44 | 1.68 | 5.67 | 4.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 19 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.43 | 1.56 | 5.73 | 4.67 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 19 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.50 | 1.56 | 5.85 | 4.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 19 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| West Virginia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.56 | 0.67 | 3.75 | 3.08 | 3.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.5 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.4 | 15.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EDGEWOOD SUMMIT INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Burton, Kim | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Condara, Amy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Derito, John | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Elliot, Fonda | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Elliott, David | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Grigsby, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Ireland, Betty | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Keightley, Elizabeth | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Lindsay, Jacob | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Lobach, Augustinus | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| McClung, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Merrill, Kathleen | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Mullett, William | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Nassif, Joseph | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Pearcy, Tom | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Spangler, Reed | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Wilcox, Tim | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Barker, George | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/12/2014 | |
| Spangler, Reed | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Gmsc West Virginia LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/12/2014 | |
| Arms, Adrianne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/10/2013 | |
| Barker, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/12/2014 | |
| Blankenship, Krista | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/11/2017 | |
| Bond, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Bowden, Roy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/15/2017 | |
| Burton, Kim | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Condara, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Derito, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Elliot, Fonda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Elliott, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Fabor, Gregory | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/26/1995 | |
| Grigsby, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Hudson, Connie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/26/2013 | |
| Ireland, Betty | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Keightley, Elizabeth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Kidd, Joshua | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/06/2025 | |
| Lindsay, Jacob | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Lobach, Augustinus | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Lucas, Myra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/26/2013 | |
| McClung, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Merrill, Kathleen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Moore, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/02/2025 | |
| Mullett, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Nassif, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Owsley, Vanessa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/17/2019 | |
| Pearcy, Tom | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Sherod, Stephanie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/25/2014 | |
| Spangler, Reed | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Thompson, Lesley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/21/2024 | |
| Wilcox, Tim | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Gmsc West Virginia LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/07/2025 | |
| Arms, Adrianne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/10/2013 | |
| Barker, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/12/2014 | |
| Blankenship, Krista | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/11/2017 | |
| Bowden, Roy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/15/2017 | |
| Fabor, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/26/1995 | |
| Hudson, Connie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/26/2013 | |
| Kidd, Joshua | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/06/2025 | |
| Lucas, Myra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/26/2013 | |
| Moore, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/02/2025 | |
| Owsley, Vanessa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/17/2019 | |
| Sherod, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/25/2014 | |
| Thompson, Lesley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/21/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 23, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 4, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit Charleston, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Complete Care at Oak Ridge LLC Charleston, 2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Meadowbrook Acres Charleston, 3.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 53 citations
- Charleston Healthcare Center Charleston, 4.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 71 citations
- Dunbar Center Dunbar, 4.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 92 citations
- Valley Center South Charleston, 6.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Riverside Valley of Journey Saint Albans, 7.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Cedar Ridge Center Sissonville, 9.2 mi · not rated · 72 citations
West Virginia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in West Virginia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, Nursing Home Program, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: West Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Legal Aid of West Virginia, 1-800-834-0598. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: OHFLAC Health Care Facility Lookup, where West Virginia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Arthur B Hodges Center, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Arthur B Hodges Center, the 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Arthur B Hodges Center, the get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 4, 2025. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
- Has Arthur B Hodges Center, the been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Arthur B Hodges Center, the accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Arthur B Hodges Center, the?
- CMS lists 64 owners and managers. Legal business name: EDGEWOOD SUMMIT INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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