St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home
134 St Barbaras Road · Monongah, WV · 26554 · 3045345220
57 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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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 September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 25, 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 September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
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 September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515012 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.