Putnam Center

300 Seville Road · Hurricane, WV · 25526 · 3047576805

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).
  • 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

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.

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.96 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 27
Serious harm & abuse 20% 68
Staffing 20% 55
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 78
Context 5% 100

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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.963.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (73 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 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 November 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 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 November 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected November 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 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 November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected November 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 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 November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 28, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E September 23, 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 October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515070 · certified since October 6, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.