Morgantown Heights of Journey
Morgantown, West Virginia · CCN 515049
26 surveys since 2009. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2014.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 246
- Surveys
- 26
- Harm or worse
- 14
- Immediate jeopardy
- 9
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
- 100
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- JOURNEY HEALTHCARE
- County
- Monongalia
- Medicare-certified since
- 1974
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 more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 32 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in West Virginia.
Last survey on record
Jul 30, 2026
102 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 | 3.09 | 3.27 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.36 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 67.3% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $148,460 across 1 penalty
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
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 | J— | K— | L22.2% |
| Actual harm | G11.1% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D5156.0% | E3437.4% | F33.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6845×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6564×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F5803×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6093×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6103×
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Morgantown Heights of Journey, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF600Mar 11, 2024
Based on observation, record review, staff interview, and resident interview the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse and neglect. The survey team witnessed the failure of staff to provide timely incontinence care to Resident's #6 and #237. When the observations of the surveyors were presented to the facility, the facility reported the incident to the state agency as required. Immediate jeopardy (IJ) occurred when the facility failed to provide education and servicing to one of the witnessed perpetrators before allowing this staff person to return to work. This failure placed all residents currently residing in the facility at an immediate risk for serious harm and/or death. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF610Mar 11, 2024
45174 .Based on observation, resident interview, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure potential allegations of neglect were thoroughly investigated and failed to provide a corrective action for an allegation that did happen prior to letting the Nursing Assistant (NA) #63 return to work. This placed resident #6 and #237 in an immediate jeopardy situation by not thoroughly investigating allegations of neglect, and letting the alleged perpetrator return to work without the required Abuse and Neglect training. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF697Mar 11, 2024
Based on record review, resident and staff interview, and observation the facility failed to ensure pain management was provided in accordance with professional standards of practice for two (2) of seven (7) residents reviewed for pain. Resident #331 was not provided pain medication after continued presentation of pain. Resident #181 was not provided with adequate pain medication for pain control or prior to physical therapy to allow adequate participation. This failed practice resulted in Resident #331 and Resident #181 suffering actual harm becuase thier pain was not assessed and/or treated timely resulting in the pain lasting longer than needed. This failed practice had the potential to affect only a limited number of residents. Resident identifiers: #331, #181. Facility census: 82. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF680Mar 11, 2024
Based on observation and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. This had a potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. Facility Census: 82. Findings Include: a) Qualified Activity Professional During an observation on 02/26/24 at 12:35 PM, the activity office was void of any documentation of a certification of an activity professional. During an interview on 02/26/24 at 12:35 PM, the Activity Director(AD) was asked to see her activity certification. The AD stated I do not have a certificate, I will start the class in March. The Occupational Therapist reviews my stuff. I was thrown into this position when the other person was let go. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF726Mar 11, 2024
Based on observation, record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff possessed the competencies and skill sets necessary to provide nursing and related services. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. Facility census: 82. Findings included: #600 #610 all findings for #697 #684 late med pass
Read 34 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 34 of 246 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 30, 2026Complaint8 findings
- Sep 10, 2025Standard and complaint14 findings
- Jul 10, 2025Complaint5 findings
- May 22, 2024Complaint3 findings
- Mar 11, 2024Standard and complaint31 findings · 3 harm
- Jun 7, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jul 21, 2022Standard30 findings
- Apr 7, 2021Standard9 findings
Show the 18 earlier surveys
- Dec 5, 2019Standard11 findings
- Nov 15, 2018Standard16 findings · 4 harm
- Jan 11, 2018Standard14 findings · 3 harm
- Jun 21, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Oct 17, 2016Standard and complaint9 findings
- Dec 11, 2015Complaint9 findings · 2 harm
- Sep 14, 2015Standard10 findings
- Jun 17, 2014Complaint9 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 12, 2014—1 finding
- Jan 24, 2014—15 findings
- Feb 8, 2013—1 finding
- Aug 10, 2012—1 finding
- Jun 8, 2012Standard20 findings
- Jul 13, 2011—2 findings
- Apr 6, 2011—2 findings
- Dec 28, 2010—4 findings
- Feb 25, 2010—14 findings
- Jan 22, 2009—6 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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