Brightwood Center
840 Lee Road · Follansbee, WV · 26037 · 3045271100
115 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $65,274 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$65,274 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $65,274 |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 27, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L May 27, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 27, 2025
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 June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 27, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 27, 2025 | Fine | $65,274 |
| May 27, 2025 | Payment Denial | 47 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515128 · certified since April 19, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.