Braxton Healthcare Center
859 Days Drive · Sutton, WV · 26601 · 3047652861
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 13, 2022
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 13, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515180 · certified since August 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.