The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
WORTHINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
PARKERSBURG, WV · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Worthington Healthcare Center in Parkersburg has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 3 stars each for staffing and quality measures. It reports 3.81 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8105 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8105.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.73
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
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
6.8%4.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%3.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.8%14.7%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.5%24.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.6%30.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.5%3%Improving
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%95%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
58%44.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — 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 have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $104,142 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 34 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 23, 2024
- $104,142
Federal fine
Feb 23, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 25, 2017
Now operated by Thirty Six Leasing CO LLC, previously Pwnr LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 89.9 residents on an average day (86% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 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.