Morgantown, WV

Morgantown Heights Of Journey

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $148,460 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1379 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV

(304) 599-9480

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Journey Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1974-08-12

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

20 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 1 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.32

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.96

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.92 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.87

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.07 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.15

All reported nurse hours · state 3.69 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.28

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.86

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.18 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.16

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.39 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.34

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.32

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.30

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,420

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

5.48

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

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Baseline 18.48% · Performance 21.33% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0.83

Baseline 6.57% · Performance 7.59% · Measure score 0.83 · Achievement 0.83 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.82

Baseline 2.86 hours · Performance 3.25 hours · Measure score 0.82 · Achievement 0.59 · Improvement 0.82

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	11.12%	10.72% 0.4 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 111 · Observed rate 13.51% · Lower 95% interval 8.4%
Discharge to community	37.42%	50.57% 13.1 pts worse	Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 99 · Observed rate 27.27% · Lower 95% interval 26.82%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.22	1.02 0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 56 · Denominator 56
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 56
Discharge self-care score	53.33%	53.69% 0.4 pts worse	Numerator 16 · Denominator 30
Discharge mobility score	56.67%	50.94% 5.7 pts better	Numerator 17 · Denominator 30
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	3.57%	2.29% 1.3 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 56 · Adjusted rate 2.9%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	7.59%	7.12% 0.5 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 62 · Observed rate 11.29% · Lower 95% interval 4.26%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	80%	8.2% 71.8 pts better	Numerator 56 · Denominator 70
Staff flu vaccination coverage	92.11%	42% 50.1 pts better	Numerator 70 · Denominator 76
Discharge function score	63.33%	56.45% 6.9 pts better	Numerator 19 · Denominator 30
Transfer of health information to provider	96.77%	95.95% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 30 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	13.33%	25.2% 11.9 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 30

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.6	1.9 0.7 pts worse	1.9 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 3.2 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.9 0.9 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	92.3%	96.7% 4.4 pts worse	93.4% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.4% · Q2 90.7% · Q3 92.7% · Q4 91.4% · 4Q avg 92.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.1%	97.6% 2.5 pts worse	95.5% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.6%	4.5% 1.9 pts better	3.3% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	15.3%	6.8% 8.5 pts worse	11.4% 3.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 17.8% · Q4 25.8% · 4Q avg 15.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.5%	6.6% 0.1 pts better	5.4% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 6.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	19.3%	27.0% 7.7 pts better	19.6% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 17.3% · Q3 18.9% · Q4 17.2% · 4Q avg 19.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	21.6%	15.5% 6.1 pts worse	16.7% 4.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 26.3% · Q4 23.4% · 4Q avg 21.6% · 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	15.7%	19.5% 3.8 pts better	16.3% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 24.1% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 15.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	17.3%	17.6% 0.3 pts better	14.9% 2.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 21.2% · Q4 25.8% · 4Q avg 17.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.5% 0.5 pts better	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% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.2%	22.4% 2.8 pts worse	19.8% 5.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.0% · Q2 20.9% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 25.4% · 4Q avg 25.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.9%	4.7% 4.2 pts worse	5.1% 3.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 13.1% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	69.5%	78.8% 9.3 pts worse	81.7% 12.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 73.2% · Q2 75.5% · Q3 70.0% · Q4 60.7% · 4Q avg 69.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.2%	12.4% 1.2 pts better	12.0% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.2% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 13.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.3%	1.1% 1.2 pts worse	1.6% 0.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	77.2%	79.4% 2.2 pts worse	79.7% 2.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 77.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	24.2%	23.0% 1.2 pts worse	23.9% 0.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.2% · Observed 26.9% · Expected 26.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-10 · Fire 2025-09-10

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-11 · Fire 2024-03-11

34 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-07-21 · Fire 2022-07-21

31 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (10 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-11-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

K331 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Corrected 2024-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-03-28

C · Minimal harm 2022-07-21

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-08-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

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 2025-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

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 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

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 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2025-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

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 2025-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-10

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-10

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 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-10

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 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-10

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-10

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 2025-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-06-14

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-11

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-04-18

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-04-18

G · Actual harm 2024-03-11

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-04-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2024-04-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-04-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-11

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 2024-04-18

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-07