Parkersburg Center
1716 Gihon Road · Parkersburg, WV · 26101 · 3044855511
66 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 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 are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,562 |
Inspection citations (60 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
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 February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 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 February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 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 February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · 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 |
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| December 10, 2025 | Fine | $16,562 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515102 · certified since August 25, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.