Lindside Healthcare Center
10797 Seneca Trail South · Lindside, WV · 24951 · 3047534332
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
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 April 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 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 April 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
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 September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected November 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515188 · certified since August 16, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.