The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
OHIO VALLEY HEALTH CARE
PARKERSBURG, WV · Medicare-certified · 66 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Ohio Valley Health Care has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and a 3-star health inspection rating. It has reported nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, $21,580 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4415 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,580recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4415.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.20
Hours per resident per day.
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
5.6%14.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.1%7.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%5.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
17.1%17.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
69.7%23.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—41.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.9%15.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
7.5%2.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.5%17.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.3%92.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
56.5%74.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,580 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,580 in total fines.
- $21,580
Federal fine
Aug 28, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2023
Now operated by Ohio Valley Health Corporation, previously Ohio Valley Nursing Home INC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of WVU MEDICINE · 7 homes · 4.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61.9 residents on an average day (94% of 66 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 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.