Home / West Virginia / Franklin
Pendleton Manor
68 Good Samaritan Drive, Franklin, WV 26807 · Pendleton County · (304) 358-2322
89 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 515124 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 2, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 24 health citations since August 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.95 hours per resident per day, against 3.67 across West Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.79 of those hours.
68.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (West Virginia average 44.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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 24 health citations on file.
March 2, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment maintained or enhanced dignity and respect during the dining experience. The failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Facility Census: 84.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased upon observations, staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that it remained free from accident hazards in resident accessible areas. There were multiple areas with accident hazards or hazardous products that could be reached by residents while under the care and control of the facility. This was discovered during the normal Long Term Survey Process and has the ability to affect more than a limited number of residents. Census 84.a) At 9:50 AM, an observation of the 500 hall nourishment room and resident dining area revealed that residents had access to the mini-kitchen. Under the sink, a can of Scrubbing Bubbles and a gallon of white vinegar were found. Additionally, a manual can opener with sharp edges was left on the stovetop. [...]
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews the facility failed to provide food at a safe appetizing temperature. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Resident identifiers #'s 79 and 38 Facility census: 87 a) During facility walkthrough and resident interviews, Resident #79 stated that food was a sore point; the food is terrible. Whoever cooks it .ruins it. and it has been cold. In an interview with Resident # 38 on 02/26.26, at 2:15 PM, she stated The food is ok but sometimes its too cold when it gets here. During an observation on 02/27/26 at 1:15 PM of the 400 hall meals being passed without a heated cart and only 2 staff members delivering all trays to residents on that hall. The dietary manager took the temperature of the food, at time of service. The food temperatures were as follows: Lasagna 57 degrees Fahrenheit. [...]
- 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, interview and policy review the facility failed to properly store food in accordance with professional standards. This is true for the facility kitchen and nourishment pantries. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Facility census: [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure an infection prevention and control program per professional standards was maintained and followed. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Resident #'s 17 and 58 Facility Census: 84. Resident #17 During an interview with Resident #17 on 02/25/25 at 3:50 PM, observation revealed the wheelchair she was sitting in, had cracks and tears, exposing padding on both armrests. Resident #38 During resident observation and interviews on 02/25/26 4:08 PM, it was observed Resident #38's wheelchair had a tear with exposed padding on the back rest . In an interview with the infection preventionist on 02/25/2026 at 2:30 PM, she acknowledged the two (2) wheelchairs for Resident #'s 38 and #17 had exposed padding causing an infection control issue. [...]
- 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 physician of a change in condition for a resident's admission to hospice services. Resident Identifier: #47. Facility Census: 84.
- 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 send a copy of the Notice of Transfer/Discharge form to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman when a resident was discharge to an acute care setting. Resident Identifier: #7. Facility Census: 84.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #7 received medications as ordered by the physician. Insulin aspart [NovoLog] (a medication used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes mellitus) was not administered and documented in accordance with professional standards of practice. This affected one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during the long-term care survey process. Resident identifier: #7. Facility census: 84.
May 1, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical 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 including Covid-19 in regard to, precaution signage on the entrance, positive Covid-19 precaution signage on resident doors, water management and expired Sani Wipes. This has to potential to affect all residents that reside in the facility. Identifier: room [ROOM NUMBER]. Facility Census: 77. Findings Include: a) Precaution Signage on Entrance Door An observation on [DATE] at 12:00PM of the facility's front entrance revealed no precautionary signage located on the door informing visitors of Covid-19 in the building. During an interview on [DATE] at 4:02 PM, the Director of Nursing verified there was no precautionary signage for visitors on the front entrance. [...]
- E Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a new Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for residents with newly evident and possible serious mental disorders. This was true for three (3) of six (6) residents reviewed for PASARRs during the survey process. Resident Identifier: #11, #28, and #49. Facility census: 77.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an environment which was free from accident hazards over which they had control. The facility did not identify a toaster that was plugged in and operable in the Kitchenette on the 500 Hall as a hazard. This had the potential to affect every resident residing on the 500 hall. Resident identifiers: #64, #7, #30, #56, #26, #3, #6, #39, #19, #65, #42, #8, #28. Facility census:
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to secure and keep confidential residents personal and medical information. A restorative note was visible on a rolling workstation desk in the 400 hallway for Resident #47. The form identified Parkinson's as a diagnosis for the resident. This was a random opportunity for discovery and was true for only Resident #47. Resident #47. Facility census: 77.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a new Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for residents admitted to the facility diagnosed with possible serious mental disorders. This was true for one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed for PASARRs during the survey process. Resident Identifier: 23 . Facility census: 77.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 collaborate with Hospices services. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed for hospice services during the long term care survey. Resident Identifier: Resident # 63. Facility Census: 77. Findings Include: a) Resident #63 A medical record review revealed Resident #63 was receiving Hospice Services starting on 03/27/24. A continued record review of physician's orders showed an order for: -- Admit to Hospice, DX dementia. Review of Resident # 63's Hospice documentation notebook showed it did not contain an active care plan or collaborating documentation from Hospice Services. [...]
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate medical records. Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) forms were incomplete and/or inaccurate for two (2) of three (3) records reviewed for accurate POST forms. Resident identifiers: #176 and #9. Facility census: 77.
August 30, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on Resident council meeting, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to resolve a group grievance concerning call lights in a timely manner. This was discovered during the resident council meeting and had a potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census 64.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to implement their abuse and neglect policy in regard to reporting allegations of abuse and neglect for Resident #52 and #36. In addition the facility failed to thoroughly investigate all allegations of abuse and neglect for Resident #51, #62, #37, and #49. This was a random opportunity for discovery found during the long term care survey process. Facility Census: 64. Findings Included: a) Allegations against Former Nurse Aide (NA) #148 involving Resident #51, #62, and #37. A review of the facility's reportable incidents found a reportable incident dated 07/21/22. The allegation contained on this report read as follows: Allegedly (First and last Name of Former Nurse Aide #148) was making sexually inappropriate comments to the male residents on the 200 hall. [...]
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to thoroughly investigate all allegations of abuse and or neglect. This was a random opportunity for discovery and was found to be true for Resident #51, #62, #37 and #49. Resident Identifier: #51, #62, #37, and #49. Facility Census: 64. Findings Included: a) Allegations against Former Nurse Aide (NA) #148 involving Resident #51, #62, and #37. A review of the facility's reportable incidents found a reportable incident dated 07/21/22. The allegation contained on this report read as follows: Allegedly (First and last Name of Former Nurse Aide #148) was making sexually inappropriate comments to the male residents on the 200 hall. A review of the investigation found the following statements: -- Statement from Nurse Aide #75. Typed as written: [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on Resident interview, staff interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure all residents were able to have their choices honored in regard to bathing and bedtime. This was a random opportunity for discovery discovered during the resident council meeting held on 08/30/22. Resident identifier: #35. Facility census 64.
- 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 medical record review, observation, resident, and staff interview; the facility failed to notify Resident #65's physician and family of resident's traumatic laceration on the resident's left lower leg. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed for the care area of notification of change. Resident identifier: #65. Facility census: 64.
- 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 report all allegations of abuse and neglect to appropriate state agencies as required. This was found to be true for Resident #52 and #36 and was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident Identifiers: #52 and #36. Facility Census: 64.
- 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 record review and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the State Ombudsman of transfers to an acute care facility for Resident #36 and #58. This was true for two (2) of two (2) residents reviewed under the care area of hospitalizations during the long-term survey. Resident Identifiers: #36 and #58. Facility Census: 64. Findings Included: a) Resident #36 On 08/29/22 at 11:25 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #36. This review found Resident #36 was transferred to an acute care facility after a fall on 07/14/22. The fall resulted in a major injury of a closed torus fracture of the distal end of the left femur. On 08/30/22 at 1:30 PM, Registered Nurse Manager (RN) #121 confirmed the State Ombudsman was not notified of the transfer. b) Resident #58 On 08/30/22 at 11:00 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #58. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, resident, and staff interview; the facility failed to follow Resident #5's physician order for daily weights and notification of the physcian. This was a random opputunity for discovery. Resident identifiers: #5. Facility census: 64.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident council concerns and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the food was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for all residents. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident Identifier: #14. Facility census: 64.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 2, 2026, 7 on May 1, 2024, 6 on August 30, 2022.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- C Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- C Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.95 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.45 | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.53 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 68.6% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 42.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.24 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 4.15 on weekdays and 3.45 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 16.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.30 in April to June 2025 to 3.95 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 | 3.95 | 0.79 | 4.15 | 3.45 | 16.1% | 0 of 90 | 85 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.99 | 0.59 | 4.15 | 3.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.08 | 0.72 | 4.23 | 3.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.30 | 0.79 | 4.47 | 3.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 77 |
| 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 | 15.8 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 15.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.8 | 22.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.7 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PENDLETON MANOR, INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Ann | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2019 | |
| Bowers, Gregory | Corporate director | Individual | 11/04/2009 | |
| Harper, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 11/04/2009 | |
| Harper, Marshall | Corporate director | Individual | 11/04/2009 | |
| Hevener, Cary | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Sites, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2020 | |
| Stevens, Karen | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Vandevander, Lynn | Corporate director | Individual | 02/19/2013 | |
| Bowers, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/21/2013 | |
| Mitchell, Cara | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/19/2017 | |
| Pendleton Manor, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/1975 | |
| Hilling, Stephanie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Bennett, Ann | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2019 | |
| Hevener, Cary | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Sites, Patricia | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2020 | |
| Stevens, Karen | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Pendleton Manor, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/1975 | |
| Hilling, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/02/2025 |
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.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 2, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 2, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 2, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2024: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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 Pendleton Manor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pendleton Manor 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pendleton Manor get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 2, 2026. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
- Has Pendleton Manor been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pendleton Manor 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 Pendleton Manor?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers. Legal business name: PENDLETON MANOR, INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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