Deficiency Index

Belmont Healthcare Center

Belmont, West Virginia · CCN 515191

16 surveys since 2009, 4 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
118
Surveys
16
Harm or worse
4
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2009–2026
’09’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file12/16

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
68
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
COMMUNICARE HEALTH
County
Pleasants · rural
Medicare-certified since
2007

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
1
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 28 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in West Virginia.

Last survey on record

Apr 29, 2026

194 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.183.35
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.59—
Annual nurse turnover78.1%47.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$251,207 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ12.7%K12.7%L—
Actual harmG12.7%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1540.5%E1745.9%F25.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 37 of the 118 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8123×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F8423×

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

  • F6102×

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • F6772×

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

  • F6952×

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Belmont Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, patternF600May 21, 2024

    b) Resident # 64 On 05/20/24 at 12:00 PM a record review of the facility reported incident dated 04/01/24 was performed. During the review, it was noted that on 04/01/24 at approximately 12:00 PM, Resident #64 was in the facility dining room. She requested to be taken back to her room stating she needed to have a bowel movement. Employee #56 reported she took Resident #64 down the hall to Employee #70. Employee #56 informed Employee #70 that Resident #64 wanted to be put in bed and placed on the bed pan to have a bowel movement. Employee #56 stated that Employee #70 stated she would, get her. Employee #56 reported that she also informed Employee #71 and that Employee #71 also stated she would get her. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF742May 21, 2024

    Based on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the psychosocial wellbeing of a resident was met following a traumatic event, due to failing to follow up with Resident #1 to assess her psychosocial wellbeing and make necessary referrals for Resident #1 to maintain her psychosocial wellbeing. Multiple incidents took place in which Resident #2 was physically abusive to other residents in the facility. The facility failed to take necessary action to prevent further abuse. This created an immediate jeopardy situation. Resident identifiers: #1,and #2. Facility census: 65 Findings included: a) Resident #1 On 05/20/24 at approximately 11:30 am, a record review was conducted of a facility reported incident dated 03/28/24. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF695May 21, 2024

    Based on resident facility record review, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that a resident's respiratory care was provided consistent with professional standards of practice. A resident's oxygen concentrator was set at a lower liter than ordered. This was a random opportunity for discover identified during a complaint survey. Resident identifier: #66. Facility census: 65. Findings included: a) Resident #66 On 05/20/24 at approximately 7:00 PM during a record review of the facility reported incident involving the allegation of neglect on 04/12/24 for Resident #66, it was identified that the daughter of Resident #66 found the resident lying flat in bed, lethargic and difficult to arouse. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 29, 2026

    Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional food safety standards. Additionally, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation practices for food preparation equipment. This practice had the potential to affect all residents. Facility census: 60.Findings include: a) Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) policy #28 titled Environment states: All food preparation areas, food service areas, and the dining areas will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.The Dining Services Director will ensure that all employees are knowledgeable in the proper procedures for cleaning and sanitizing all of the food service equipment and surfaces.The Dining Services Director will ensure that a routine cleaning… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Apr 29, 2026

    Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional food safety standards. Additionally, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation practices for food preparation equipment. This practice had the potential to affect all residents. Facility census: 60.Findings include:a) Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) policy #28 titled Environment, states:All trash will be contained in a covered, leak proof containers that prevent cross contamination.b) HCSG Policy #30, titled Dispose of Garbage and Refuse, states: The Dining Services Director will ensure that appropriate lids are provided for all containers.On 04/27/26 at 11:06 AM this surveyor completed an initial walkthrough of the kitchen with the Director of… […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 118 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Apr 29, 2026Standard and complaint9 findings
  • Oct 23, 2024Standard5 findings
  • May 21, 2024Complaint10 findings · 3 harm
  • Oct 19, 2022Standard13 findings
  • Jul 28, 2021Standard16 findings
  • May 8, 2019Standard16 findings
  • May 24, 2018Standard6 findings
  • Apr 6, 2017Standard3 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
  • Dec 18, 2014Standard12 findings
  • Aug 29, 2013—2 findings
  • Sep 5, 2012—2 findings
  • Jun 5, 2012—1 finding
  • Apr 26, 2012—10 findings
  • Jan 17, 2012—2 findings
  • Jan 13, 2010—1 finding
  • Oct 22, 2009—10 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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