Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-20 · Fire 2025-03-20
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Buckhannon, WV
St. Joseph's Hospital
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Amalia Drive #1, Buckhannon, WV
(304) 473-2000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
16
Certified beds
Average residents
16
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Wvu Medicine
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-10-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.20
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.65
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.12
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.62
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
17%
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 | 100.0% |
96.7%
3.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
4.5%
2.8 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% |
6.6%
4.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 45.8% |
27.0%
18.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
26.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 33.3% |
15.5%
17.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
16.6 pts worse
|
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 | 31.3% |
19.5%
11.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
15 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.4% |
17.6%
8.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.7% |
1.8%
4.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.0% |
22.4%
5.4 pts better
|
19.8%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.7%
4.7 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-23 · Fire 2024-04-23
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-08-17 · Fire 2022-08-17
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
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
2025-03-20
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-05-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-05-14
C · Minimal harm
2024-04-23
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-06-03
C · Minimal harm
2024-04-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-03
C · Minimal harm
2024-04-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
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 2025-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
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 2025-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
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 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
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 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-17
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 2022-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-17
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-17
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 2022-09-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bohman, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Brown, Bartley
Corporate Director · Individual
Buchanan, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Collett, George
Corporate Director · Individual
Gjolberg, Ivar
Corporate Director · Individual
Gjolberg, Ivar
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hanifan, Donovan
Corporate Director · Individual
Leichliter, Nia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Leichliter, Nia
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lowis, Francesca
Corporate Director · Individual
Michael, Jeffrey
Corporate Director · Individual
Nestor, Donald
Corporate Director · Individual
Nolte, Samuel
Corporate Director · Individual
Plywaczynski, Russell
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pryzbylek, Danuta
Corporate Director · Individual
Tenney, Brandon
Corporate Director · Individual
Tierney, Kelley
Corporate Director · Individual
Wagner, Katherine
Corporate Director · Individual
West Virginia United Health System, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Xander, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
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