Dunbar Center
501 Caldwell Lane · Dunbar, WV · 25064 · 3047444761
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $82,042 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
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 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$82,042 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $82,042 |
Inspection citations (81 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 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 August 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 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 August 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · 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 August 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 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 August 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 8, 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 June 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | Fine | $66,123 |
| May 7, 2025 | Fine | $15,919 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515066 · certified since February 13, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.