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
5 of 5 overall
Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont, WV has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing was 7.16 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, though recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, care by orders, and grievance handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
7.1556 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 7.1556.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.87
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.42
- Nurse aides
- 2.86
- Weekend nursing
- 6.33
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
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%0%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
95.2%97%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 · 4.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 28 residents on an average day (93% of 30 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 2 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.