Fairmont Medical Center
1325 Locust Avenue · Fairmont, WV · 26554 · 3045347810
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wvu Medicine Hospital-based
- 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.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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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 | 7.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 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 December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C October 4, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515200 · certified since December 8, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.