Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Riverside Valley Of Journey
6500 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, Saint Albans, WV · (304) 768-0002
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day
- 85
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- March 20, 1970
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How this home got 3 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in West Virginia.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among West Virginia homes
Riverside Valley Of Journey carries 76 inspection points. That is fewer than 53% of West Virginia's 122 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in West Virginia: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–24 pts
- 4★ 24–55 pts
- 3★ 55–92.5 pts
- 2★ 92.5–163 pts
- 1★ over 163 pts
Bars show every rated home in West Virginia by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
40 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning14E
- E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- E
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care8E
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary7F
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- F
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.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights4E
- E
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 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.
- 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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Infection Control4E
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- D
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.
Pharmacy Service2E
- E
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.
- 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.
Environmental1D
- D
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspection history
2025-07-08
12 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2024-08-01
12 health deficiencies · 1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (8 deficiencies)
2023-02-08
16 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 25 min of nursing staff time a day, 45 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 25 min
West Virginia average
3 h 43 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 52% of nursing staff and 65% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.3 pts better | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.1 pts better | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine4.9 pts worse | 91.6% | 96.5% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.2 pts worse | 95.1% | 97.3% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.7 pts better | 1.6% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms28.2 pts worse | 36.4% | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.3 pts better | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11 pts better | 15.9% | 26.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1 pts better | 11.9% | 12.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened8.1 pts worse | 22.0% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased10.2 pts worse | 24.0% | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.2 pts better | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.3 pts worse | 23.7% | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.8 pts better | 2.1% | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine26.2 pts worse | 52.8% | 79.0% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit4.5 pts worse | 15.1% | 10.6% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationAbout the same | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine26.7 pts worse | 52.1% | 78.8% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission2.2 pts better | 19.8% | 22.0% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
19 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Cz Of Wv LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 3 facilities |
| Journey Cz Wv Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 3 facilities |
| Bradford, Joshua | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bradford, Joshua | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bradford, Joshua | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Drumm Intermediary Sub Co LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 19 facilities |
| Drumm Merger Co | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 20 facilities |
| Drumm Merger Co Sub LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 20 facilities |
| Fillmore Strategic Investors LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 20 facilities |
| Huddleston, John | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Huddleston, John | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Huddleston, John | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 10 facilities |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 10 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Washington State Investment Board | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 20 facilities |
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Fire safety
8 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke4E
- C
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems3F
- C
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Emergency Preparedness1C
- C
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
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