The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER
FAIRMONT, WV · Medicare-certified · 30 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont, WV has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reports 5.33 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, treatment and care orders, and grievance handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.3345 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3345.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.22
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.08
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 4.69
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.9%97.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of WVU MEDICINE · 7 homes · 4.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 38.3 residents on an average day (128% of 30 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 2 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.