The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WELLSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER
WELLSBURG, WV · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
WELLSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with 5-star health inspection and quality measures ratings, but a 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3414 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3414.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 1.87
- Weekend nursing
- 2.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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
8.8%2.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.4%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%7.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.6%7.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15%11.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.9%31.3%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.1%69.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,443 in total fines.
- $7,443
Federal fine
Jul 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 53.9 residents on an average day (90% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.