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.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (73 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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.