River Oaks Healthcare Center
100 Parkway Drive · Clarksburg, WV · 26301 · 3046246401
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.90 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (79 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · 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 April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
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 January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 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 January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515120 · certified since April 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.