Gary, WV

Mcdowell Healthcare Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $7,443 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

150 Venus Road, Gary, WV

(304) 448-2121

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

88

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Communicare Health

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-09-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.43

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.04

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.12

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.19

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
96.7%
2.7 pts better
93.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
97.6%
1.3 pts better
95.5%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
4.5%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
6.8%
6.4 pts better
11.4%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
6.6%
4.4 pts better
5.4%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.9%
27.0%
4.1 pts better
19.6%
3.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.1%
15.5%
0.4 pts better
16.7%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.7%
19.5%
3.8 pts better
16.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.2%
17.6%
3.4 pts better
14.9%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.5%
About the same
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 14.6%
22.4%
7.8 pts better
19.8%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
4.7%
0.6 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.4%
78.8%
5.6 pts better
81.7%
2.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
1.1%
0.5 pts worse
1.6%
About the same
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.3%
79.4%
0.1 pts worse
79.7%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-07 · Fire 2024-08-07

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-24 · Fire 2022-08-24

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-05-05 · Fire 2021-05-05

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

K331 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Corrected 2024-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-08-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-08-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-08-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-08-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-10-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-10-02

G · Actual harm 2023-04-18

F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Corrected 2023-04-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-24

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-05-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$7,443 2023-04-18

Fine

Fine · fine $7,443

Fine

Ownership

Wv Amfm Op Co., LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 6 facilities 2023-04-14
C.r. Stoltz Family Investment Company Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 57 facilities 2023-04-14
C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 96 facilities 2023-04-14
Groves, Donna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 102 facilities 2023-04-14
Health Care Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 38 facilities 2023-04-14
I. Rosedale Family Investment Company Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 46 facilities 2023-04-14
I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 96 facilities 2023-04-14
Mckinney, Andrea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-04-14
R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 95 facilities 2023-04-14
Romeo, Dominic

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 105 facilities 2023-04-14
Romeo, Dominic

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 105 facilities 2023-04-14
Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 97 facilities 2023-04-14
Rosedale Family Investment Company, Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 95 facilities 2023-04-14
Rrw, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 94 facilities 2023-04-14
Saval, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-04-14
Stoltz, Charles

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 103 facilities 2023-04-14
Venus Mgt Co., LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2023-04-14
Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 94 facilities 2023-04-14
Wilheim, Ronald

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 98 facilities 2023-04-14

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