Wellsburg Healthcare Center
70 Valley Haven Dr · Wellsburg, WV · 26070 · 3043945322
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,443 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
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 February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023
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 February 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
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 February 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 5, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515123 · certified since August 17, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.