Home / West Virginia / Buckhannon
Holbrook Healthcare Center
183 Holbrook Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201 · Upshur County · (304) 472-3280
120 certified beds, about 107 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 515076 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 29, 2025, inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 42 health citations since April 2022, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $79,108 in the last three years; the largest was $60,167, and the latest is dated July 29, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.35 hours per resident per day, against 3.67 across West Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.26 of those hours.
32.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (West Virginia average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Communicare Health, an affiliated group of 110 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.
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 42 health citations on file.
July 29, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 18 citations
- K Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview and resident review, the facility failed to provide liquids in the correct consistency to meet the resident's individual needs. This was true for three (3) of seven (7) residents that were ordered nectar and honey thickened liquids. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident identifiers: #7, #82, and #31. Facility Census: 107.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a homelike dining experience for residents served in the main dining room and to ensure resident areas were clean and odor free. This was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Resident Identifiers: #90 and #5. Facility Census: 107.
- 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, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food services. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility Census: 107.
- E 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, staff interview and record review the facility failed to ensure it had a complete and accurate medical record. This failed practice was found true for (6) six of 36 residents reviewed for medical record accuracy during the Long- Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifiers #43, #6, #7, #10, #4, and #77. Facility Census 107.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to inform the Resident or the Resident's representative of the risks and benefits for a prescribed psychotropic medication. This was found to be true for one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed during the annual survey process. Resident identifier: #77. Facility census: 107.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and family interview the facility failed to inform the Medical power of Attorney (MPOA) of appointments for Resident #55, and failed to notify the physician and responsible party of a change in condition for Resident #7. This failed practice was found true for (2) two of (2) two residents reviewed for notification of change during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifiers #55, and #7. Facility Census 107.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the required notifications to a resident transfered to the hospital. This deficient practice affected one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the care area of hospitalization. Resident Identifier: #104. Facility Census: 107.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain accuracy of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Resident Assessment and Care Screening for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. This was found to be true for one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed during the annual survey process. Resident identifier: #77. Facility census: 107.
- 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 upon record review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a personalized care plan for a resident with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This was found to be true for one (1) of thirty-six (36) residents reviewed during the annual survey process. Resident identifier: #4. Facility census: 107.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on family interview, staff interview, record review, and observation the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care to dependent residents. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (8) eight residents reviewed for ADL care during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier: #55. Facility Census: 107.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents did not develop preventable pressure ulcers. The facility also failed to ensure residents with pressure ulcers received assessment in accordance with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice had the potential to affect two (2) of four (4) residents reviewed for the care area of pressure ulcers. Resident Identifiers: #110. Facility census: 107.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide tube feeding care and services within established acceptable standards of care. TThis deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed for the care area of tube feeding. Resident Identifier: #2. Facility census: 107.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored properly. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Facility census: 107.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure laboratory testing was performed according to the physician orders. This deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed for the care area of unnecessary medications. Resident identifier: #10. Facility census: 107.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased upon record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to honor the food preferences of a resident. This was found to be true for one (1) of eleven (11) residents reviewed during the annual survey process. Resident identifier: # 45. Facility census: 107.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: 36Number of residents cited: 1The facility failed to ensure residents had ordered adaptive equipment. Resident #5Based on observation, resident interview, medical record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #5 had ordered adaptive eating utensils. This failed was true for one (1) of 36 sample residents. Resident identifier: #5. Facility census:
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, a Nurse Aide (NA) failed to don on a gown when performing catheter care for Resident #44 who was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. This was true for one of one sampled residents. Resident identifier: #44. Facility census: 107.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow principles of antibiotic stewardship. This deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for antibiotic use. Resident Identifier: #66. Facility Census: 107.
December 28, 2023Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- K Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their written Abuse and Neglect policy as it related to reporting allegations of abuse and failed to follow procedures to investigate any such allegations. Their lack of action to investigate the abuse allegation placed Resident #1 at continued risk of staff abuse for six (6) days prior to Surveyor intervention. Review of facility records found that there were 30 other residents who had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score between 0-7, suggesting severe cognitive impairment. They also were at risk of staff abuse. Resident identifiers: #1, #3, #6, #10, #13, #14, #17, #26, #34, #36, #37, #38, #44, #49, #50, #53, #55, #57, #60, #66, #67, #68, #75, #87, #89, #95, #97, #99, #103, #104, #111. Facility Census: 107.
- K Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of a staff member's allegation of resident abuse, maintain documentation that alleged violation was thoroughly investigated, and report the results to Adult Protective Services and the State Survey Agency, within five (5) working days of the incident in accordance with State law. The facility's failure to complete a thorough investigation of a staff member's allegation of resident abuse left residents who were deemed to be severely cognitively impaired at risk of further abuse. In addition, the facility failed to ensure the victim was protected from further abuse which put the residents at risk for additional serious harm and or death.
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from abuse that resulted in mental anguish for Resident #1. This was a random opportunity for a discovery made during a complaint investigation. Resident identifier: #1. Facility census: 107. Using the reasonable person concept, the facility's failure to protect a resident's right to be free from abuse resulted in mental anguish for Resident #1 and had the potential to cause serious harm and or death. This was true for Resident #1. Facility Census: 107.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that an alleged violation involving resident abuse was reported, not later than 2 hours of the event / allegation being brought to the facility's attention, to appropriate state agencies as required. Resident identifier: #1. Facility census: 107.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to care for an indwelling Foley catheter to meet the professional standards of practice. This was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect a limited number of residents who reside at the facility. Resident identified: #4, #24, and #18. Facility census 109.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, staff interview, medical record review, the facility failed to ensure shared communication, coordination and collaboration between the dialysis center and the facility. This was true for two (2) of two (2) residents reviewed under the dialysis pathway during a complaint survey. Resident identifiers: #56 and #102. Facility census: 107.
October 10, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, observations and record review the facility failed to properly hold and serve cold foods at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or below. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census:
August 9, 2023Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, observations and staff interview the facility failed to provide notification of changes to the menu for residents who ate breakfast in their rooms. These residents were not notified of the change in the breakfast menu or when there were food substitutions. This had the potential to affect all residents receiving nutrition from the kitchen.
- 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, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The floor to the walk-in cooler was dirty, the shelving units for the baking pans and bowls had a buildup of dust, and a very soiled industrial metal box used to catch rodents was located under the clean hand washing sink and in proximity of the preparation and serving tray line. This had the potential to affect any resident receiving nourishment from the kitchen. Facility census:
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interviews, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations of needs to the residents in room [ROOM NUMBER] and #407. The commode was not functional and flushable. This is a random opportunity for discovery. Facility census: 107.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to notify the representative/family when one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the care area of hospitalization experienced significant medical changes. Resident identifier: #104. Facility census 107.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for one (1) of 26 resident rooms observed during the long-term care survey process. room [ROOM NUMBER]. Resident Identifier: #52. Facility Census: 107.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide evidence a resident/resident's representative was provided a written Notice of Transfer/Discharge when a resident was discharged from the facility. This was true for two (2) of three (3) residents reviewed for hospitalizations in the long-term care survey process. Resident identifiers: #104 and #16. Facility census: 107.
- 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 transmit a discharge minimum data set (MDS) assessment within 14 days of completion. This was true for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for discharge assessments. Resident identifier: #33. Facility census: 107.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident's Pre-admission Screening (PAS) reflected a pre-admission mental health diagnosis for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for the category of PASARR (Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review). Resident #50 was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The lack of pre-screening resulted in the resident's condition not being evaluated through the Level II PASARR process. Resident identifier #50. Census 107.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care and services. This was true for two (2) of three (3) residents reviewed for respiratory services during the investigation phase of the survey process. Resident Identifiers: Resident #98 and Resident #105. Facility Census: 107. Findings Included: a) Resident #98 During the initial tour of the facility on 08/07/23 at 11:27 AM, observation found Resident # 98 laying in bed receiving oxygen (02) via nasal cannula. The oxygen flow rate was at three (3) liter/minute (l/m) via nasal cannula. During a record review on 08/07/23 at 3:30 PM Resident #98 medical records revealed a physician order dated 05/22/23 Oxygen at two (2) L/M via nasal Cannula every shift for hypoxemia. [...]
- 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, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure professional standards and practice to maintain accurate and complete medical records. The facility failed to follow a physician order for a palm protector. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident Identifier: Resident #55. Facility Census: 107. Findings Included: a) Resident #55 During a record review on 08/07/23 at 2:00 PM, Resident #55's medical records revealed a physician order dated 02/21/23, Palm protector to be placed in left hand for 23 out of 24 hours/day and removed for bathing and therapy to prevent skin breakdown and contractures. During an observation on 08/07/23 at 2:30 PM, Resident #55 was not observed wearing the palm protector while laying in bed. During an observation on 08/08/23 at 8:36 AM, Resident #55 was not wearing the palm protector in her left hand. [...]
- C Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the quality assessment and assurance (QAA) committee meetings was composed of the required committee members. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Facility Census: 108 Findings Included: a) Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) attendance A review of the facility policy titled QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) Plan with a revision date of 10/01/22 found the following: .II. Element 2: Governance and Leadership .d. Process Tools: i. QAPI committee sign in and agenda and the QAPI communication tool . During a record review, on 08/09/23 at 8:27 AM, the QAPI Meeting attendance form was void with the actual signatures of the persons attending the meeting. The facility documentation titled QAPI meeting Agenda and Minutes read as follows. Attendees of the meeting: [...]
April 6, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E 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 comply with the requirements for the POST (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment) form completion. The facility failed to timely get the MPOA (Medical Power Of Attorney) to sign the POST from after a verbal signature, the facility failed to complete the POST form and the facility had the MPOA sign the POST form when a Resident had capacity. This was true for 4 (four) of the 25 residents reviewed during the long term care process survey process. Resident identifiers: #35 , #46, #57, and #15. Facility census 109. Findings Included: a) Resident #35 A review of Resident #35's medical record revealed a Physician's Determination of Capacity form dated 06/08/21. The form was completed as follows: Demonstrates Capacity to make decisions. This form is signed by the facility physician. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to have signage on the door and a doffing station available at the door in a resident's room designated as a transmission-based precaution (TBP). The facility also failed to ensure staff donned appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to entering a TBP room and failed to keep a resident on isolation precautions from socializing outside the room. These failed practices had the potential to affect every resident currently residing in the facility. Resident Identifiers: #28, #405 and #406. Facility census: 109.
- 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 treat each resident with respect and dignity as evidenced by failing to cover a urinary catheter bag with a privacy cover. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident identifier: #39. Facility census: 109. Findings Included: a) Resident #39 On 04/04/22 at 12:15 PM, Resident #39 was observed sitting in a chair in the hallway. Resident #39's urinary catheter bag was attached to the side of the chair without a privacy bag covering the urinary catheter bag. On 04/04/22 at 12:16 PM, Nurse Aide (NA) #104 confirmed Resident #39's urinary catheter bag was not covered with a privacy bag. NA #104 stated I will go and get one now. On 04/05/22 at 10:38 AM, the Administrator acknowledged urinary catheter bags should be covered with privacy bags at all times. .
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse and neglect were reported to appropriate state agencies as required. This had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. This was a random opportunity for discovery identified during an annual survey and involved one (1) of four (4) halls in the facility. Resident identifier: #41. Facility census: 109.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, resident interview, and staff interviews, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse and neglect, maintain documentation that alleged violations were thoroughly investigated, and report the results to the State Survey Agency, within five (5) working days of the incidents in accordance with State law. This was a random opportunity for discovery identified during an annual survey and involved one (1) of four (4) halls in the facility. Resident identifier: #41. Facility census: 109.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide food to accommodates resident preferences. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident identifier: #61. Facility census: 109.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 3 on July 29, 2025, 5 on August 9, 2023, 4 on April 6, 2022.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- C Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | Fine | $18,941 |
| December 28, 2023 | Fine | $60,167 |
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.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.35 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.26 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.96 | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.01 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 32.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% | 42.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 4.00 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 3.52 on weekdays and 2.96 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.24 in April to June 2025 to 3.35 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 | 3.35 | 0.26 | 3.52 | 2.96 | 3.6% | 0 of 90 | 107 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.45 | 0.31 | 3.59 | 3.09 | 6.3% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.35 | 0.22 | 3.49 | 3.01 | 5.0% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.24 | 0.22 | 3.38 | 2.88 | 0.3% | 0 of 91 | 105 |
| 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 | 15.4 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 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 | 14.7 | 15.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.3 | 22.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.8 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HOLBROOK LEASING CO LLC. CMS links this home to Communicare Health, a group of 110 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/01/2019 |
| Groves, Donna | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Romeo, Dominic | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Stoltz, Charles | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Wilheim, Ronald | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Holbrook Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Malone, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2021 | |
| Sloan-Oliverio, Alyssa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/23/2024 | |
| Odenthal, Richard | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2025 | |
| C.r. Stoltz Family Investment Company Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Holbrook Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/25/2025 | |
| I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Rosedale Family Investment Company, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| S.l. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Skilled Hc Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Malone, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2021 | |
| Sloan-Oliverio, Alyssa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/23/2024 |
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.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on July 29, 2025: "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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on July 29, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 29, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 29, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the West Virginia average of 3.17.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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- Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation Belington, 14.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 55 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs Elkins, 18 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 74 citations
- Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare Elkins, 18 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- River Oaks Healthcare Center Clarksburg, 20.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 76 citations
- Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center Elkins, 21.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 34 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 Holbrook Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Holbrook Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Holbrook Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 18 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 29, 2025. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
- Has Holbrook Healthcare Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $79,108 in the last three years.
- Does Holbrook Healthcare 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 Holbrook Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Communicare Health. Legal business name: HOLBROOK LEASING CO LLC.
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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