St. Joseph's Hospital
Amalia Drive #1 · Buckhannon, WV · 26201 · 3044732000
16 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wvu Medicine Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 15% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 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 April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515051 · certified since October 8, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.