Deficiency Index

Lindside Healthcare Center

Lindside, West Virginia · CCN 515188

18 surveys since 2010, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

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

Citations on record
104
Surveys
18
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file12/18

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

The facility

Certified beds
60
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
COMMUNICARE HEALTH
County
Monroe · rural
Medicare-certified since
2004

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
4
Quality measures
4

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 29 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in West Virginia.

Last survey on record

Mar 11, 2026

243 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 day3.983.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.96—
Annual nurse turnover50.7%39.6%

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

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2870.0%E1127.5%F12.5%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 40 of the 104 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6844×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F5782×

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • F6232×

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • F6792×

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Oct 4, 2023

    Based on staff interview, observation, and facility documents the facility failed to ensure the facility cleaning solution used to disinfect was used in accordance with manufacture directions. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Facility census 60. Findings included: a) Using the facility disinfectant On 10/04/23 at 10:34 AM, Housekeeping Director (HD) #77 was asked about the cleaning agents used to clean resident rooms. On 10/04/23 at 11:08 AM, HD #77 provided a facility document titled Product Specification Document. The Direction for use of this product is as follows: Apply solution with a cloth, sponge, mop, or spray. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Feb 10, 2026

    Based on document review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide written documentation upon discharge on the right to appeal and provide contact information to the Ombudsman and local State Agency. This was true for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #61, #62, and #63). Facility census 58. Review of the discharge documentation on 02/10/26 during the hours of 10:15 a.m. through 11:15 a.m. for Residents #61, #62, and #63 revealed no readily available documentation that included any written information on the resident's right to appeal discharge with contact information to the local Ombudsman or State Agency. An interview on 02/10/26 at 11:40 a.m. with the facility's Director of Nursing (DON) verified these findings. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF607Aug 21, 2024

    Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to implement the facility Policy and Procedure entitled, [NAME] Virginia Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation by failing to thoroughly investigate incidents of abuse between residents. The facility failed to obtain statements from staff who were working at the time of the incident. Furthermore, the facility failed to assess and interview like residents of the facility. This failed practice was true for three (three) of 5 (five) residents reviewed for abuse. Resident identifiers: #30, #54, and #1. Facility census: 54. Findings included: a) Resident #30 On 08/21/24 at approximately 10:00 AM, a review of the Facility Reported Incident (FRI) dated 07/26/24 was conducted revealing that on the morning of 07/26/24 at 10:30 AM. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF610Aug 21, 2024

    Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to thoroughly investigate thoroughly investigate 2 (two) instances of resident-to-resident sexual abuse and one instance of resident-to-resident physical abuse by failing to obtain statements from staff who were working at the time of the incidents, furthermore the facility failed to assess and interview like residents of the facility. This failed practice was true for 3 (three) of 5 (five) residents reviewed for abuse. Resident identifiers: #30, #54, #1 and #39. Facility Census: 54. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF623Aug 21, 2024

    Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide evidence a resident/resident's representative was provided a written Notice of Transfer for an acute hospital transfer. The facility also failed to provide evidence that a copy of the Notice of Transfer was sent to the Ombudsman. This was true for three (3) out of four (4) hospital transfers reviewed during the long-term care process. This had the potential to affect all residents being transferred or discharged . Resident identifiers: #20, #38, and #29. Facility census: 54. Findings included: a) Resident #29 Medical Record review on 08/21/24 revealed resident #29 was discharged to the hospital on 08/13/24. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 104 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 11, 2026Standard11 findings
  • Feb 10, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 21, 2024Standard11 findings
  • Oct 4, 2023Complaint3 findings
  • Aug 15, 2023Complaint5 findings
  • Oct 19, 2022Standard9 findings
  • Jun 30, 2021Standard11 findings
  • Nov 13, 2019Standard9 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
  • Oct 30, 2018Standard1 finding
  • Nov 8, 2017Standard5 findings
  • Aug 19, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Jul 30, 2015Standard4 findings
  • Apr 24, 2014Standard6 findings
  • Oct 31, 2013—1 finding
  • Nov 15, 2012—5 findings
  • Jun 14, 2012—2 findings
  • Apr 15, 2011—4 findings
  • May 19, 2010—13 findings

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

Comparable facilities

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