Cedar Ridge Center
302 Cedar Ridge Road · Sissonville, WV · 25320 · 3049840046
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- 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
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$149,858 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
62% 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: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $149,858 |
Inspection citations (100 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 December 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | Fine | $15,935 |
| March 18, 2026 | Fine | $25,500 |
| April 16, 2025 | Fine | $54,438 |
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $37,184 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515087 · certified since April 14, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.