War Memorial Hospital
1 Healthy Way · Berkeley Springs, WV · 25411 · 3042586502
16 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 30, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected November 30, 2022 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 51E150 · certified since January 15, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.