Holbrook Healthcare Center
Buckhannon, West Virginia · CCN 515076
15 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 126
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 9
- Immediate jeopardy
- 6
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- COMMUNICARE HEALTH
- County
- Upshur · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1984
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 32 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in West Virginia.
Last survey on record
Jul 29, 2025
468 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.35 | 3.27 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.26 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 32.9% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $79,108 across 2 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J12.4% | K37.1% | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2969.0% | E819.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C12.4% |
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.
- F5802×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F5842×
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.
- F6092×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6102×
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Holbrook Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF807Jul 29, 2025
Based on observation, record review, staff interview and resident review, the facility failed to provide liquids in the correct consistency to meet the resident's individual needs. This was true for three (3) of seven (7) residents that were ordered nectar and honey thickened liquids. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident identifiers: #7, #82, and #31. Facility Census: 107.Findings included: a) On 07/21/2024, Residents #7, #82, and #31 were observed to liquids at bedside that were not nectar or honey consistency during the investigation process. This failed practice created an immediate jeopardy situation.During the initial resident interview process, Resident #7 received thin liquids with the lunch meal in a spouted cup. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF607Dec 28, 2023
Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their written Abuse and Neglect policy as it related to reporting allegations of abuse and failed to follow procedures to investigate any such allegations. Their lack of action to investigate the abuse allegation placed Resident #1 at continued risk of staff abuse for six (6) days prior to Surveyor intervention. Review of facility records found that there were 30 other residents who had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score between 0-7, suggesting severe cognitive impairment. They also were at risk of staff abuse. Resident identifiers: #1, #3, #6, #10, #13, #14, #17, #26, #34, #36, #37, #38, #44, #49, #50, #53, #55, #57, #60, #66, #67, #68, #75, #87, #89, #95, #97, #99, #103, #104, #111. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF610Dec 28, 2023
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of a staff member's allegation of resident abuse, maintain documentation that alleged violation was thoroughly investigated, and report the results to Adult Protective Services and the State Survey Agency, within five (5) working days of the incident in accordance with State law. The facility's failure to complete a thorough investigation of a staff member's allegation of resident abuse left residents who were deemed to be severely cognitively impaired at risk of further abuse. In addition, the facility failed to ensure the victim was protected from further abuse which put the residents at risk for additional serious harm and or death. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Dec 28, 2023
Based on policy review, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from abuse that resulted in mental anguish for Resident #1. This was a random opportunity for a discovery made during a complaint investigation. Resident identifier: #1. Facility census: 107. Using the reasonable person concept, the facility's failure to protect a resident's right to be free from abuse resulted in mental anguish for Resident #1 and had the potential to cause serious harm and or death. This was true for Resident #1. Facility Census: 107. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 29, 2025
Based on observation, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a homelike dining experience for residents served in the main dining room and to ensure resident areas were clean and odor free. This was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Resident Identifiers: #90 and #5. Facility Census: 107. Findings included: a) On 07/21/2025 at 12:30 PM, during the Dining Room Observation, no tablecloths were on the tables in the main dining room and the residents were served their meals on plastic trays from the kitchen. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 126 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 29, 2025Standard and complaint18 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 28, 2023Complaint7 findings · 3 harm
- Oct 10, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Aug 9, 2023Standard11 findings
- Apr 6, 2022Standard6 findings
- Feb 26, 2020Standard10 findings
- Jul 25, 2019Complaint4 findings · 3 harm
- Jan 25, 2019Standard16 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Jan 31, 2018Standard5 findings
- Nov 10, 2016Standard14 findings · 2 harm
- Aug 13, 2015Standard7 findings
- May 15, 2014Standard8 findings
- Feb 5, 2013—7 findings
- Dec 8, 2011—1 finding
- May 24, 2011—11 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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