SUMMERSVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER in Summersville, WV has a 3-star overall rating. Its staffing and quality measures are rated 4 stars, health inspections are 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food safety, abuse prevention, and food temperature issues.
Last inspection: November 14, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8965.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.68
Licensed practical nurses
1.07
Nurse aides
2.15
Weekend nursing
3.31
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11%1.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.3%8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%1.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.5%1.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26%7.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23%3.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.4%35.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%24.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.7%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—79.1%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 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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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $58,780 in total fines.
Federal fine
Sep 28, 2023
$48,133
Federal fine
Aug 30, 2023
$10,647
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
89.1 residents on an average day (99% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 3 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.