13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Charles Town, WV
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $8,018 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1263 South George Street, Charles Town, WV
(304) 725-6575
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
104
Certified beds
Average residents
99
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-10-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.59
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.11
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.92
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.07
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
96.7%
2.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2.9% |
6.8%
3.9 pts better
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.1% |
6.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.7% |
27.0%
0.3 pts better
|
19.6%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.1% |
15.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.4 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 | 11.2% |
19.5%
8.3 pts better
|
16.3%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.0% |
17.6%
8.6 pts better
|
14.9%
5.9 pts better
|
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 | 3.1% |
1.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.1% |
22.4%
1.3 pts better
|
19.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.2% |
4.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.3% |
78.8%
13.5 pts better
|
81.7%
10.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.9% |
12.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
79.4%
17.2 pts better
|
79.7%
16.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.7% |
23.0%
2.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-08-19
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-08-19
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-08-19
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-19
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-05
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-05
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 2025-08-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-07
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-28
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 2024-06-28
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-20
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 2023-06-16
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-16
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 2023-06-16
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-16
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 2022-03-31
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-03-31
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 2022-03-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-03-31
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 2022-03-31
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-03-31
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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