Morgantown Heights of Journey
1379 Van Voorhis Rd · Morgantown, WV · 26505 · 3045999480
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Journey Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
97% 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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 97% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $148,460 |
Inspection citations (84 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 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 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 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 October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 11, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 11, 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 April 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 11, 2024 | Fine | $148,460 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515049 · certified since August 12, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.