The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
POCAHONTAS CENTER
MARLINTON, WV · Medicare-certified · 68 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
POCAHONTAS CENTER (Marlinton, WV) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings, though quality measures are 4 stars. It has reported nurse staffing of 3.00 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, $193,892 in fines over the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and recent citations related to abuse prevention, hydration, and accident hazards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9968 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $193,892recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9968.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82
- Nurse aides
- 1.70
- Weekend nursing
- 2.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 89%
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
9.3%8.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%7.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%1.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%8.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.4%9.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.8%3.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.6%21.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.2%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.9%24.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%92.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%88.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents got enough drinks to meet their needs and preferences and stay properly hydrated. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 807 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — 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 November 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.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,113 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,281 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,020 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,740 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $176,498 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $193,892 in total fines.
- $9,113
Federal fine
Nov 5, 2025
- $8,281
Federal fine
Nov 5, 2025
- $176,498
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61.3 residents on an average day (90% of 68 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.