Summersville Healthcare Center
712 Professional Park Drive · Summersville, WV · 26651 · 3048727600
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $58,780 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 14, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 28, 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 November 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
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 October 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 28, 2023 | Fine | $48,133 |
| August 30, 2023 | Fine | $10,647 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515199 · certified since February 8, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.