The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
BRIGHTWOOD CENTER
FOLLANSBEE, WV · Medicare-certified · 115 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Brightwood Center in Follansbee, WV has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings; it is a Special Focus Facility candidate, has 3.16 nurse staffing hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and was cited for $65,274 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1625 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $65,274special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1625.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 1.66
- Weekend nursing
- 2.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.8%9.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%0.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%1.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.1%18.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18%41.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.7%26.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.5%22.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
28.6%8.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.9%83.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: L
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to post its nurse staffing information every day, so families could not easily see daily staffing levels. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 732 — 42 CFR §483.35(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $65,274 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 23 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $65,274 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 47 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 27, 2025
- $65,274
Federal fine
May 27, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 107.4 residents on an average day (93% of 115 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.