McDowell Healthcare Center
150 Venus Road · Gary, WV · 24836 · 3044482121
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 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 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 26, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
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 September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
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 September 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515162 · certified since September 24, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.