The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER
COWEN, WV · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER in Cowen, WV has top ratings for health inspections and quality measures, with a 3-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.72 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7186 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7186.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 3.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
11.1%15.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.2%3.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%15.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.9%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.5%12.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%1.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.3%22.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.9%5.8%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%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%96.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: D
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 September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 57.5 residents on an average day (96% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 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.