Kingwood Healthcare Center
300 Miller Road · Kingwood, WV · 26537 · 3043293195
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
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 December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
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 December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515072 · certified since October 5, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.