Sistersville Center in Sistersville, WV has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and 2-star staffing ratings; reported nurse staffing is 3.05 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It is listed as an SFF Candidate / special focus facility, with no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included abuse- and neglect-related reporting and prevention issues.
Last inspection: April 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0519.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.69
Licensed practical nurses
0.50
Nurse aides
1.86
Weekend nursing
2.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.7%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
16.9%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.7%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
84.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: H
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $38,255 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 14, 2024
$38,255
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
62.1 residents on an average day (91% of 68 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 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.