Lewisburg Healthcare Center
979 Rocky Hill Road · Ronceverte, WV · 24970 · 3046457270
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,149 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
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 February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
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 February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
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 March 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 15, 2026 | Fine | $16,149 |
| November 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515144 · certified since October 20, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.