15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Ronceverte, WV
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $24,845 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
979 Rocky Hill Road, Ronceverte, WV
(304) 645-7270
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
88
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-10-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
122 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.86
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.92 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.72
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.07 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.46
All reported nurse hours · state 3.69 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.74
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.72
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.18 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.39
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.39 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.83
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.34
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.42
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
50%
Annual nurse turnover · state 43% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,370
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
6.07
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9806
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 19.99% · Performance 22.67% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.04% · Performance 7.89% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.43
Baseline 54.95% · Performance 53.75% · Measure score 2.43 · Achievement 2.43 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.58 hours · Performance 3.21 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.71% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 108 · Observed rate 12.04% · Lower 95% interval 7.77% |
| Discharge to community | 51.18% |
50.57%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 131 · Observed rate 45.04% · Lower 95% interval 42.75% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.16 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.67% |
95.27%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 87 · Denominator 90 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.22% |
0.77%
1.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 90 |
| Discharge self-care score | 62.5% |
53.69%
8.8 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 48 |
| Discharge mobility score | 62.5% |
50.94%
11.6 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 48 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.11% |
2.29%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 90 · Adjusted rate 1.22% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.89% |
7.12%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 65 · Observed rate 9.23% · Lower 95% interval 5.3% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.98% |
8.2%
7.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 102 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 67.88% |
42%
25.9 pts better
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 137 |
| Discharge function score | 70.83% |
56.45%
14.4 pts better
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 48 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95.83% |
95.95%
0.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.15% |
96.28%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 54 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22% |
25.2%
3.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 50 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
96.7%
3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.6%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
4.5%
2.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.1% |
6.8%
5.7 pts better
|
11.4%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.8% |
6.6%
4.8 pts better
|
5.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.8% |
27.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.9% · Q2 32.0% · Q3 27.6% · Q4 24.7% · 4Q avg 27.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.0% |
15.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 16.4% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 16.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.0% |
19.5%
3.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.6% · Q2 27.9% · Q3 14.7% · Q4 10.2% · 4Q avg 16.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.3% |
17.6%
6.3 pts better
|
14.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 17.1% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
1.8%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.9% |
22.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 29.8% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 29.0% · 4Q avg 22.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.5% |
4.7%
2.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.8% |
78.8%
15 pts better
|
81.7%
12.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.2% · Q2 95.8% · Q3 92.5% · Q4 91.5% · 4Q avg 93.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.1% |
12.4%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.1% · Observed 12.2% · Expected 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.8% |
79.4%
10.4 pts better
|
79.7%
10.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.3% |
23.0%
0.7 pts better
|
23.9%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.3% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 23.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-04
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-12-13
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-03
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-19
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-07-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-08-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
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.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2020-01-17
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $24,845
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-01-13 · 55 days
55 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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