Minnie Hamilton Health Care
186 Hospital Drive · Grantsville, WV · 26147 · 3043549244
24 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
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 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 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 August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
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 August 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
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 November 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 21, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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 51A013 · certified since June 24, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.