Dunbar Center in Dunbar, WV has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite a 5-star quality measures rating. It has a recent federal penalty, $86,739 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: July 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $86,739recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2141.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.52
Licensed practical nurses
0.92
Nurse aides
1.78
Weekend nursing
2.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.5%5.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%4.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%5.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.9%1.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.9%11.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.3%23.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.4%29.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.9%96.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—33.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
28.1%40.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,840 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,980 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $66,123 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,919 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $86,739 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 2, 2026
$27,840
Federal fine
Jul 28, 2025
$42,980
Federal fine
May 7, 2025
$15,919
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 184 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
116.2 residents on an average day (97% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 46 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.