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Heritage Center

101-13th Street, Huntington, WV 25701 · Cabell County · (304) 525-7622

160 certified beds, about 156 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 515060 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on September 30, 2025, inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7, the national average 9.2).

Of 74 health citations since August 2022, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $110,933 in the last three years; the largest was $91,520, and the latest is dated May 20, 2026.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.47 hours per resident per day, against 3.67 across West Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.67 of those hours.

43.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (West Virginia average 44.1%).

CMS links it to Genesis Healthcare, an affiliated group of 184 nursing homes.

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.

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 74 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
2K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
36D
32E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and family interviews, the facility failed to keep the resident environment as free of accident hazards as possible, by not ensuring Resident #157 had assistive devices in place to prevent avoidable accidents. The State Agency (SA) determined that the potential for harm occurred on 12/24/25 when Resident #157 changed rooms and his bed rails did not go with him. Actual harm occurred on 12/26/25 when Resident #157 had a fall from bed resulting in a confirmed brain bleed. The facility was back in compliance on 12/30/25 after the last current staff member had been re-educated. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (3) residents reviewed for fall prevention safety during the Complaint Survey. Resident identifier: #157. Facility Census: 156.
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 18, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment. This failed practice was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census: 156. Findings Include:a) 3rd floor dining roomAn observation on 05/19/26 at 8:45 AM of the 3rd floor dining room found a set of cabinets. The bottom cabinet was full of trash such as wrappers, napkins, etc., and lots of food crumbs. The drawer on the right side was stuffed with a dirty brief. During an interview on 05/19/26 at 9:00 AM, The Administrator and Director of Nursing both confirmed that the cabinet was dirty. The DON stated, I am so embarrassed.b) 2nd floor lounge areaAn observation on 05/19/26 at 10:00 AM, of the 2nd floor found a resident lounge. [...]
  3. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 18, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents had assistance with activities of daily living regarding assistance with eating and showers. Resident identifier: #20, #102, and #112. Facility census: 156.
  4. D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    F627 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 18, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to Resident #158 and caregiver to ensure safe and orderly discharge from the facility. This was true for one (1) of three (3) residents sampled for discharges during the complaint investigation. Census: 156 Resident identifier: #158Findings include:a) Resident #158During a phone interview with Resident #158's daughter at 4:00PM on 05/19/26, she stated the facility contacted her two (2) hours after the appeal deadline to notify her of discharge plans, which occurred the day before her father's discharge. Complainant states at that time, the facility representative also said they did not yet have the admission paperwork signed and asked if they could email her the paperwork. [...]
September 30, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 14 citations
  1. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living, specifically showers, to dependent residents. This deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed for the care area of activities of daily living. Resident Identifier: #34. Facility census: 157.
  2. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a physician order was correctly entered into the medical record. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure insulin was administered in accordance with professional standards of care. There was no order to hold the resident's medication for fingerstick blood glucose less than 150. These were random opportunities for discovery throughout the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifiers: #122 and #99. Facility census: 157.
  3. E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure assessment and treatment of pressure ulcers in accordance with professional standards of treatment. This deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of eight (8) residents reviewed for the care area of pressure ulcers. Resident Identifiers: #164. Facility census: 157.
  4. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to accurately document the administration and refusal of medications. The facility also failed to ensure residents had current orders for medication given. These were random opportunities for discovery. Resident Identifiers: #51 and #34. Facility census: 157.
  5. E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a drug regimen review at least once a month by a licensed pharmacist, and the facility's medical director failed to act upon irregularities reported by the pharmacist. This was found to be true for three (3) of five (5) residents reviewed during the long-term care survey process. Resident identifiers: #1,#10, #100. Facility census: 157.
  6. E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to store medications within accepted standards of care. A multi-use vial of tubersol injection had been in use over 30 days. These was a random opportunity for discovery. Facility census: 157.
  7. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased upon Observation and Staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that dishware and serving items are kept in clean and sanitary area once cleaned. They were stored in the hallway to finish drying, allowing for possible recontamination. The hallway was in a main intersection of the first floor and had lots of foot traffic and people moving through it. This was a random opportunity for discovery that has the potential to effect more then one resident. Facility census: 157. On 09/29/25 at 9:03 PM an observation revealed dishes, cups, tray tops and glasses left out in hallway (main hall outside dining area). The dishes were exposed to possible recontamination. This hallway is in the main intersection on the first floor and has lots of foot traffic and items passing through it daily. The area is also under a vent that can allow dust to fall upon the clean dishes. [...]
  8. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased upon Observation and Staff interviews the facility failed to ensure use of proper infection control practices to prevent the potential spread of disease through improper/non use of PPE while in a Enhanced Barrier Protection room. This was observed on more than one occasion. Resident identifiers: #80, #9 and #14. Census: 157. a) Resident #80 During med pass LPN #38 did not use PPE while giving resident #80 her medications. Resident is currently on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and the sign is present on door with marking for who it applies to. The LPN did sanitize hands, but did not apply PPE per policy. She had direct contact with resident, LPN adjusted resident in bed as well as hugged resident before leaving room. [...]
  9. D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to inform the resident or resident's representative in advance, of the risks and benefits of proposed care, of treatment and treatment alternatives or treatment options and to choose the alternative or option he or she prefers. This was found to be true for two (2) of five (5) residents reviewed for psychotropic medication use during the long-term care survey process. Resident identifiers: # 1, #10. Facility census: 157.
  10. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a Notice of Transfer/Discharge, and a written Bed Hold notice to a resident and/or the resident's legal representative when the resident was transferred to the hospital. This was true for one (1) of nine (9) residents reviewed for hospitalizations. Resident identifier: #177. Facility census. 157.
  11. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a person-centered comprehensive care plan, and implement the plan to meet the resident's preferences and goals, and address the resident's medical, physical, mental and psychosocial needs. This was found to be true for three (2) of thirty-four (34) residents reviewed during the long-term care survey process. Resident identifiers: #8, #100. Facility census: 157.
  12. D
    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    F770 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to obtain lab services in a timely fashion for a resident. This was true for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications throughout the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier: #6. Facility census:157.
  13. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices that were accurately documented. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident #6. Facility census: 157.
  14. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide pneumococcal vaccinations in accordance with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice had to potential to affect one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for the care area of vaccinations. Resident Identifier: #34. Facility Census: 157. a) Resident #34 The facility's policy titled Pneumococcal Vaccination with effective date 05/04/15 and revision date 09/15/25 stated pneumococcal vaccinations in adherence with current recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [...]
May 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. K
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    F678 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the procedures they had in place for verifying a resident's choices Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) were able to communicated as soon as possible so that staff know immediately what action to take or not when an emergency arises. The facility used the POST form to document and verify the resident's choices regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The facility failed to ensure the POST form was kept on the medical record in the event of an emergency. This process had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Facility census: 149. The process of not ensuring POST forms were kept on the medical record in the event of an emergency created an immediate jeopardy situation. The facility was informed of this immediate jeopardy situation on [DATE] at 6:06 PM. [...]
  2. E
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteThe facility failed to ensure the quality assessment and assurance committee failed to identify quality deficiencies. In [DATE] Resident #150 was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation when his advanced directive indicated he wished to not be resuscitated. The facility quality assessment and assurance (QAA) committee addressed the issue of staff not identifying a resident's correct code status from [DATE] until [DATE]. After stopping the QAA code checks the facility developed another code status issue. Staff members were taking POST forms off the medical records for audits. The nursing staff stated the POST forms are where they would check for a resident's code status in an emergency. This practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census: 149.
March 27, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 24 citations
  1. K
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, family interview, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to protect residents from sexual abuse. Resident #208 had a previous history of sexual behaviors toward other residents. The facility failed to protect Resident #15 from unwanted sexual touching by Resident #208. Although Resident #208 had been transferred to another facility by the time of the survey, the State Agency determined the facility's processes that failed to protect Resident #15 placed all residents in the facility in an immediate jeopardy situation. The State Agency notified the Nursing Home Administrator of the immediate jeopardy situation on 03/25/24 at 4:27 PM. The facility submitted a plan of correction (POC) on 03/25/24 at 7:19 PM. The State Agency requested revisions and an additional POC was submitted on 03/25/24 at 8:08 PM. [...]
  2. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention program to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility failed to provide appropriate infection surveillance. This failed practice had the potential to affect every resident currently residing in the facility. Facility Census: 150. Findings Included: a) Infection Surveillance Record review of the facility's Infection control practices found the facility was unable to provide the required infection surveillance documentation of communicable illnesses. During an interview on 03/26/24 at 1:25 PM, Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated they were unable to locate the documentation of the infection control surveillance. [...]
  3. F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to implement its protocol for antibiotic use and failed to monitor actual antibiotic use reviewed for antibiotic stewardship. This has the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Facility Census: 150.
  4. F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    F882 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and staff interview the facility failed to have a designated certified Infection Preventionist (IP). This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents residing at the facility. Facility Census: 150. Findings Included: Record review of the facility's documentation of Infection control practices found the facility was unable to provide the required Infection surveillance and antibiotic stewardship documentation. During a facility record review found a certificate for Nursing Home Infection Preventionist with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). During an interview on 03/26/24 at 11:43 the Corporate Administrator stated that the facility has not dedicated an IP, since the previous IP quit. She stated that the ADON and Director of Nursing (DON) has been working on Infection control. [...]
  5. E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, family interview, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to honor the right of the resident to file grievances anonymously as the residents did not have access to the grievance forms. This has the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Resident Identifier: #71. Census: 150.
  6. E
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents with newly evident or possible serious mental disorder were referred for Level II resident review. This failed practice had the potential to affect seven (7) of eight (8) residents reviewed for the care area of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review. Resident identifiers: #23, #15, #74, #29, #66, #17, #33. Facility census: 150.
  7. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. The facility failed to provide information and/or offer the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunization per recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a timely manner and failed to follow physician's orders, notify residents physician, collaborate with Hospices services, or do pacemaker checks. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents who currently reside in the facility. Resident Identifier: #73, #79, #23, and #19. Facility Census: 150.
  8. E
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nurse aides (NAs) completed the competencies and skill sets for the residents needs, safety and in a manner that promotes each residents rights, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. This was true for three (3) of five (5) staff competency records reviewed during the survey process. This has the potential to affect a limited number of residents residing in the facility. Staff identifiers: #92, #129 and #164. Facility census: 150. a) NA #92 During a review of the Nursing Assistant competencies on 03/26/24 at approximately 4:10 PM the following NA competencies were identified as not completed: [...]
  9. E
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    F732 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the Daily Staffing Posting information was accurate and current and the facility failed to maintain the Daily Staffing Posting data for a minimum of 18 months. This was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect all residents. Facility Census 150 a) Accurate and Current Data On 03/25/24 at 11:00 AM, during a review of the facility daily time detail by department for Nursing- Direct Care and the Daily Nurse Staffing Posting Form, it was identified that on the following follow days the nursing administrative staff hours were calculated in with the Nursing Direct Care hours. [...]
  10. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure food was prepared and stored in a safe sanitary manor. Sliced ham was not dated in the walk-in refrigerator and the flat top grill was dirty. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census 150. a) Storage of ham Initial tour of the kitchen on 03/18/24 at 11:32 AM, revealed there was ham stored in the walk in refrigerator in a clear container with no date. During an interview on 03/18/24 at 11:34 AM, the Dietary Manager (DM), confirmed that everything in the walk-in should be dated. A review on the facilities policy on 03/18/24 at 2:00 PM, titled {Refrigerated/Frozen Storage} reads under Process, Number (1) one Refrigeration, Number 1.4 as follows: All foods are labeled with name of product and the date received and 'use by' date once opened. [...]
  11. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 14, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate medical records. Physician's Orders for Scope and Treatment (POST) forms were not complete for four (4) of 16 residents reviewed for the care area of advance directives. Meal intakes were not completely recorded for one (1) of (1) residents reviewed for the care area of tube feeding. Resident identifiers: #14, #23, #15, #141. Facility census: 150.
  12. E
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    F919 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and staff interview the facility failed to maintain all of the call system functioning. This failed practice had the potential to affect every resident currently residing in the facility. Facility Census: 150.
  13. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and resident interview, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations of needs, by not providing Resident #17 a readily accessible wheelchair. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (3) three residents reviewed for environment during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier #17. Facility Census 150. Findings Included: a) Resident #17 An observation on 03/18/24 at 3:52 PM revealed that Resident #17 was non-verbal and uses an alphabet board to communicate, by pointing out the letters to spell words. During an interview on 03/18/24 at 3:52 PM with Resident #17 he communicated, They will not get me up. They say they don't have a wheelchair for me. During an interview on 03/19/24 at 12:10 PM with the Assistant Nursing Director, (AND) she stated , He is in a Geri chair. He does not have one up here. [...]
  14. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and resident interview, the facility failed to give Resident #17 a choice regarding daily routine by not providing him with a readily accessible wheelchair to be gotten up in when he chooses. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (7) seven residents reviewed for choices during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier #17. Facility Census 150. Findings Included: a) Resident #17 An observation on 03/18/24 at 3:52 PM revealed that Resident #17 is non-verbal and uses an alphabet board to communicate, by pointing out the letters to spell words. During an interview on 03/18/24 at 3:52 PM with Resident #17 he communicated, They will not get me up. They say they don't have a wheelchair for me. During an interview on 03/19/24 at 12:10 PM with Assistant Nursing Director (AND) she stated , He is in a Geri chair. [...]
  15. D
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on Resident Council meeting responses, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident Council minutes had been reviewed and resident concerns/grievances were addressed. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Facility census: 150.
  16. D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to electronically transmit accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) data. This was true for two (2) of two (2) residents that the Minimum Data Sets (MDS's) were reviewed for discharges. Resident identifiers: #148 and #149. Facility census: 150.
  17. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate pre-admission screening had been performed for residents with serious mental disorders prior to their admission. This failed practice had the potential to affect one (1) of eight (8) residents reviewed for the care area of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review. Resident identifier: #23. Facility census: 150.
  18. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to revise care plans in a timely manner related to behaviors, and smoking. This failed practice was found true for (2) two of 30 residents reviewed for care plans during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifiers: #14 and #24. Facility census: 150.
  19. D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and resident interview the facility failed to provide an activity program to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Resident #17 was not provided with a wheelchair to attend activities of his choice and Resident #29 was not provided with scheduled one to one visits. This failed practice was found true for (2) two of (4) four residents reviewed for activities during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifiers: #17, and #29. Facility census: 150. Findings Include: a) Resident #17 An observation on 03/18/24 at 3:52 PM revealed that Resident #17 was non-verbal and used an alphabet board to communicate, by pointing out the letters to spell words. [...]
  20. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents environment remained free of accident hazards and that each resident received adequate supervision. Resident #29's landline telephone was sitting directly above the residents head on the edge of the over the bed light fixture. Resident #15 was observed taking medication out of a medicine cup without a nurse present. This was random opportunities for discovery and had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident identifiers: #29 and #15. Facility Census: 150.
  21. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to care for residents' catheters in accordance with professional standards of care. The urine collection bag was observed lying on the floor for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for the care area of urinary catheter. Resident identifier: #49. Facility census: 150.
  22. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and policy review the facility failed to store oxygen tanks in a safe manner consistent with professional standards of practice. This failed practice was a random opportunity for discovery. Facility Census 150. a) Facility An observation on 03/19/24 at 1:59 PM, of the facilities courtyard, there was found to be an empty oxygen tank stored in the seat of a wheelchair. During an interview on 03/19/24 at 2:00 PM, with the Corporate Administrator #182, she stated, No, that is not the proper way to store tanks full or empty. A review on 03/20/24 at 9:00 AM, of the facilities policy titled, SH500 Compressed Gases'', under process number (3) three, 3.3 reads: {Cylinders must be stored in and approved cabinet, holder, or secured by cylinder brackets or chains. The restraining mechanism must be above the midpoint of the cylinder.}
  23. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, record review and staff interview the facility failed to assist a resident in obtaining dental care. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed for dental care. Resident identifier: #120. Facility Census: 150.
  24. D
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 30, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and staff interviews, the facility failed to identify the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff competencies that were necessary to provide the level and types of care needed for the resident population in the Facility Assessment. This had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents in the facility. Facility census: 150. a) Facility Assessment. On 03/26/24 at approximately 3:15 PM during a review of the Facility Assessment, the NA competencies that were required to be completed based on the level and types of care needed for the resident population in the Facility Assessment could not be identified. In reviewing each category under Section II. Staffing, Training, Services & Personnel sub section A). [...]
January 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 8 citations
  1. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on ombudsman interview, resident interview, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living were performed for dependent residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect four (4) of five (5) residents reviewed for the care area of activities of daily living. Resident identifiers: #118, #122, #84, #143. Facility census: 152.
  2. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the use of bed rails was in accordance with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice had the potential to affect four (4) of five (5) residents reviewed for the care area of bed rails. Resident identifiers: #155, #112, #118, #99. Facility census: 152.
  3. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident, family, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure palatable food. Hot and cold food were outside the palatable temperatures at the time of service. This had the potential to affect all residents receiving nutrition from the kitchen. Resident identifiers: #84, and #21 Facility Census: 152.
  4. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident #21's medical record was complete and accurate. The meal percentages documented by nurse aides in the task report and by nurses on the medication administration record (MAR) did not match. This was true for one (1) of twelve (12) residents reviewed in the complaint sample. Resident identifier: #21 Facility census: 152.
  5. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #97 was treated with dignity and respect. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident identifier: #97 Facility Census: 152.
  6. D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Room identifiers: #313 and #314 Facility census: 152.
  7. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure alleged violations of neglect were reported to all state agencies in a timely manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for the care area of neglect. Resident identifier: #155. Facility census: 152.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 22, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to follow Resident #21's physician orders when the resident refused meals. This was a random opportunity for discovery and was true for Resident #21. Resident Identifier: #21. Facility Census: 152.
September 25, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 2, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Pain medication was administered outside the prescribed time period for one (1) of three (3) residents receiving scheduled pain medications who were reviewed during the complaint investigation. Resident identifier: #44. Facility census: 150.
  2. E
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 2, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days or, if the attending physician or prescribing practitioner believed that it was appropriate for the PRN order to be extended beyond 14 days, the rationale was documented in the resident's medical record and the duration for the PRN order was indicated. This was a random opportunity for discovery during the complaint investigation process. Resident identifier: #150. Facility census: 150.
September 11, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 3, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and policy review the facility failed to respect the Residents right to be treated with respect and dignity. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident Identifier: #75. Facility Census:
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 3, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. This was true for two (2) of four (4) residents reviewed for a complaint survey. The physician's orders were not followed for Resident #146 and Resident #4 had a delay in treatment. Resident identifiers: #146 and #4. Facility census: 150.
August 10, 2022Standard inspection · 18 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for each resident. These were random opportunities for discovery and had the potential to affect more than an isolated number of residents. Facility areas: Second (2nd) Floor and Main dining room Facility Census: 144 Findings Included: a) Second Floor rooms 201-218 On 8/08/22 at 9:44 AM during the initial interview process of the survey it was observed that the walls in several of the Residents rooms on the second (2nd) floor were in need of repairs. Many of them have holes, anchor wall plugs left in the wall where nothing is hanging, entire lengths of corner trim missing and scrapes and discoloration of the walls. Of the rooms observed from 201-218 the following rooms are in need of repairs to ensure a homelike environment. [...]
  2. E
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to send a copy of the notice of transfer to the representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Ombudsman. This was true for six (6) of seven (7) residents reviewed during the survey process. Resident Identifiers: #42, #48, #96, #202, #152 and #153. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Resident #42 A review of Resident #42's medical record on 08/09/22 found on 05/22/22, the resident was sent to an acute care facility due to lethargy. The resident returned to the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses: --Lethargy --Asymptomatic bacteruria On 08/09/22 9:31 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, we do not have the notification to the Ombudsman. [...]
  3. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. The facility failed to ensure laboratory testing for Resident #76 was performed as ordered by the physician. The facility also failed to initiate treatment for Resident #108's Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) timely after the culture and sensitivity was received to determine what antibiotic the infection was sensitive to. Finally, the facility also failed to ensure bleeding experienced by Resident #85 was thoroughly investigated and reported to the physician. This deficient practice had the potential to affect three (3) of 38 residents reviewed in the long-term care survey sample. Resident identifiers: #76, #108 and #85. Facility census: 144.
  4. E
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure meal percentages were documented for residents with fluctuating weight. This was true for three (3) of seven (7) residents reviewed for the care area of nutrition during the Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP). Resident identifiers: #43, #77 and #87. Facility census:
  5. E
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    F814 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview the facility failed to maintain a sanitary condition at the outside garbage receptacle to prevent the harborage and feeding of pests. This deficient practice has the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents that reside in the facility. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Outside garbage receptacle Observation made during the outside tour at 12:30 PM on 08/08/22 revealed the garbage receptacle and the area around the facility had trash scattered about on the ground which included: used gloves, used masks, plastic silverware, multiple used cigarettes butts, toothbrushes, straws, straw paper, empty pop bottle, food/cup lids and other trash items. During an interview on 08/08/22 at 12:40 PM the Administrator stated we will get it cleaned up right away, cigarette butts have always been a problem, but not all this. .
  6. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medical records were accurate and complete. This was true for three (3) of 38 residents reviewed during the long-term survey process. Resident Identifiers: #96, #48 and #76. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Resident #96 A review of the medical record was completed on 08/09/22. A Facility To Hospital Transfer Form was reviewed. Resident #96 was transferred to an acute care facility on 05/21/22. However, the date of transfer on the form was listed as 04/20/21. On 08/09/22 at 10:38 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the transfer form had the incorrect date of transfer listed. b) Resident #48 A review of Resident #48's medical record completed on 08/09/22 found Resident #48 was transferred to an acute care facility on 07/18/22. [...]
  7. E
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and policy review the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee failed to identify and/or correct quality deficiencies of which it was aware of or should have been aware. The facility failed to develop a policy to ensure lab services were btained and processed as physician's orders. The facility failed to ensure meal percentage were recorded for three (3) meals a day for all residents. The facility failed to ensure when residents were transferred and/or discharged from the facility that the transfer form was communicated to the Ombudsman as directed. Finally, the facility failed to have a pressure ulcer system to identify, assess and treat pressure ulcers in an effective manner. These failed practices had the potential to affect more than an isolated number of residents currently residing in the facility. Facility census: 144.
  8. 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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Physician orders for scope of treatment (POST) forms were fully completed and accurately represented the resident and/or responsible party's wishes. This was true for Two (2) of Two Residents reviewed for the care area of advance directives. Resident Identifiers: #72 and #48 Facility Census:
  9. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) was accurate in skin condition status for Resident #19. This was true for one (1) of 38 sampled residents. Resident Identifier: #19. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Resident #19 Review of Resident #19s medical record review found skin and wound evaluations dated 05/10/2022 which indicated the resident had the following skin conditions: --One (1) unstageable pressure ulcer on the left lateral malleolus. --Two (2) DTI ( Deep Tissue Injury) areas located on the right and left heel. --One (1) venous and arterial ulcer on the left dorsal foot. Further review of the medical record found a MDS with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 05/23/22. Review of this MDS found section M skin conditions indicated Resident #19 only listed one (1) DTI wound present. [...]
  10. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop an accurate care plan for pressure ulcer treatment for one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. Resident identifier: #152. Facility census: 144.
  11. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan for Resident #42 in the care area of diagnosis for a foley catheter and skin conditions for Resident #77. This was true for two (2) of 38 residents reviewed during the long-term survey process. Resident Identifiers: #42 and #77. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Resident #42 On 08/08/22 at 1:27 PM, a review of Resident #42's care plan was completed. The review did not find a diagnosis for the use of the foley catheter. A progress note dated 05/31/22 at 1:45 PM states, Resident has had a decrease in urine output. Foley catheter placed per verbal order from (Name of facility Nurse Practitioner). 600 ml (milliliters) emptied from drainage bag. No complaints of pain. (Typed as written.) A review of the current physician's orders were completed on 08/09/22. [...]
  12. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living (ADL) care was provided to residents who were unable to carry out these activities on their own. This deficient practice was true for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for activities of daily living. Resident identifier: #77. Facility census: 144.
  13. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure two (2) of six (6) residents reviewed for the care area of pressure ulcers received care, consistent with professional standards of practice for assessing and treating pressure ulcers. Resident identifiers: #152 and #45. Census: 144.
  14. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide respiratory services in accordance to professional standards of practice. This was true for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for respiratory services. Resident identifier: #106 Facility census:
  15. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure they established and implemented a system of records of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation. The facility failed to ensure that two (2) licensed professionals were present when controlled substances were destroyed as required by law and the facility policy. These were random opportunities for discovery and was true for Resident #552 and Resident #153. Resident Identifier: #552 and #153. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Resident #552 A review of Resident #552 medical record on [DATE] found she had expired at the facility on [DATE]. At the time of her death she had the following controlled substances remaining: -- Hydrocodone 5- 325 milligram (MG) - 5 pills remaining. -- Hydrocodone 5- 325 mg - 30 pills remaining. [...]
  16. D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to date a Novolog Flex-pen when opened for insulin administration. This was true for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed during medication administration. Resident Identifier: #44. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) Resident #44 On 08/10/22 at approximately 9:25 AM, the medication cart was reviewed. A Novolog Flex-Pen was labeled with Resident #44's name. However, there was no open date noted on the Novolog Flex-Pen or the plastic bag in which it was stored. On 08/10/22 at 9:30 AM, the Unit Manager (UM) #114 was notified of the undated insulin pen. UM #114 confirmed the insulin pen was not dated when opened. The UM #114 stated, we will get rid of it and get a new one .we don't know when it was opened. The facility policy entitled Medication Administration: [...]
  17. D
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident council meeting minutes, policy review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to serve food that was palatable and at a preferable temperature. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than an isolated number of residents. Facility census 144. Finding Included: a) Cold Food A review of a facility policy titled 4.7 Food Handling with an effective date of 07/01/98 and revision date of 06/15/18 stated: .16. All Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must maintain an internal temperature of 41 degree F of lower, or 135 degree F or higher while being held for service. During an interview on 08/08/22 at 10:04 AM Resident #78 stated The food is always served cold. On 08/09/22 at 1:00 PM temperatures were obtained on the lunch tray for Resident #32 at the time of service. [...]
  18. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 15, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to correctly document the cook dish sink temperatures. This deficient practice has the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Facility Census: 144. Findings Included: a) [NAME] Dish Sink Temperature Log The initial tour of the kitchen with Dietary Manager in Training(DMIT) #173 at 9:15 AM on 08/08/22 revealed the cook dish sink temperature log was completed for the lunch section with the following temperatures. Lunch: Wash: 170 Rinse: 180 Initials: RO During an interview on 08/08/22 the DMIT #173 and Dietary District Manager #193 acknowledged the cook dish sink temperature log was completed for the lunch section at 9:18 AM and should not have been completed until lunch time. .

Fire safety inspections

25 fire safety citations on file: 7 on September 30, 2025, 13 on March 27, 2024, 5 on August 10, 2022.

Every fire safety citation25 citations
  1. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · September 30, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. C
    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    E 6 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. C
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. C
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. C
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. C
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. C
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. B
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 27, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. F
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · August 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · August 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · August 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. D
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · August 10, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
May 20, 2026Fine $19,413
March 26, 2024Fine $91,520

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.473.673.86
Registered nurses0.670.730.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.123.173.42
Nurse aides1.86
Licensed practical nurses0.93
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)43.9%44.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover53.6%42.3%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 4.19 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 3.61 on weekdays and 3.12 on weekends, 14% 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 3.30 in April to June 2025 to 3.47 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.470.673.613.12 0.0%0 of 90156
Oct to Dec 20253.400.663.572.97 0.0%0 of 92155
Jul to Sep 20253.350.613.492.98 0.0%0 of 92154
Apr to Jun 20253.300.583.442.93 0.0%0 of 91154
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
West Virginia, Jan to Mar 20263.560.673.753.083.9%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.

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.714.713.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.20.40.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.51.61.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.84.43.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
12.315.914.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.84.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.013.415.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
21.222.423.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
18.811.312.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.81.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.01.81.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: 101 13TH STREET OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Genesis Healthcare, a group of 184 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Genesis Wv Holdings LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%04/01/2011
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Gen Operations I LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Gen Operations II LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Genesis Healthcare Inc5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Genesis Healthcare LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Genesis Holdings LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Genesis Operations LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Ghc Holdings LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Sun Healthcare Group Inc5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization02/02/2015
Whitman, Arnold5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual02/02/2015
Berg, MichaelCorporate officerIndividual03/02/2015
Bridgeford, LauraCorporate officerIndividual04/01/2024
Mendelson, AviCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2024
Jeffrey, JenniferOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/06/2023
Pinson, CynthiaOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/05/2020
Jeffrey, JenniferAdp of the SNFIndividual03/06/2025
Pinson, CynthiaAdp of the SNFIndividual03/06/2025

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 22 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on September 30, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on September 30, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.12 hours per resident per day, below the West Virginia average of 3.17.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Heritage Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Heritage Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Heritage Center get at its last inspection?
14 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 30, 2025. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
Has Heritage Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $110,933 in the last three years.
Does Heritage Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Heritage Center?
CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to Genesis Healthcare. Legal business name: 101 13TH STREET OPERATIONS LLC.

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