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Wayne Healthcare Center

Wayne, West Virginia · CCN 515168

17 surveys since 2009, 1 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
101
Surveys
17
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2009–2026
’09’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file14/17

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 - Corporation
Chain
COMMUNICARE HEALTH
County
Wayne
Medicare-certified since
1999

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
3
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

May 21, 2026

172 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 day3.793.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.72—
Annual nurse turnover33.3%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 minimalD1770.8%E520.8%F28.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 24 of the 101 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8803×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6842×

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

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5521×

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 1, 2024

    Based on observation, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to store, and serve food in accordance with professional standards by keeping chocolate milk beyond its expiration date, and by not ensuring all staff were wearing hairnets during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. This failed practice had the potential to affect all resident currently resding in the facility. Facility Census 60. Findings Include: a) Chocolate milk During the initial tour of the kitchen on 04/29/24 at 11:00 AM, ia gallon of chocolate milk was found in the reach-in-refrigerator with approximately 1/4th of the gallon of chocolate milk left in the jug. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 1, 2024

    Based on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a clean, sanitary environment by leaving a bedpan in the floor on the A-Hall room [ROOM NUMBER] restroom, and following policy to test yearly for Legionellosis. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a minimal number of residents in the facility. Facility Census: 60 Findings Include: a) Bepan left in floor Observation on 04/29/24 at 11:28 AM, revealed an uncovered bedpan in bathroom floor. A second observation on 04/29/24 at 1:17 PM showed the bedpan remained on the floor in the bathroom. On 04/30/24 at 9:00 AM, a third observation with the facility Administrator who confirmed the bedpan still remained in the bathroom floor in room A13. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF558May 21, 2026

    Based on observations, staff interviews and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident's call lights were within reach, and to ensure residents did not have long waits for call lights to be answered. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident Identifiers #6, #21, and #27. Facility Census: 59Findings Included: a) Resident #21 On 05/19/26 at12:00 PM, it was observed that Rsident #21 was laying in her bed trying to reach her call bell on the floor beside her bed causing her to almost roll out of the bed. Registered Nurse #34 was alerted, came into the room, and confirmed she was unable to get her call light and began to assist her. b) Resident # 27 On 05/20/26 at 11:59 AM Resident #27 was heard calling out for help. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 21, 2026

    Based on resident interview, observation and staff interview facility failed to ensure meals are prepared and served in methods to conserve nutritive value, flavor, appearance and in a pleasing, palatable presentation. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Resident identifiers: #49, #28, #39, #18, #24,#12, #9 , #47 and #15. Facility census: 59. Findings includeA) Regulation review for 483.60 (d) reads in part.-Food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance.-Food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.B) During dining observations on 05/19/2026 at around 12:45 PM Resident (49) reports, the vegetables would be better if it wasn't mushy., Resident (28) diet slip shows… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Mar 27, 2025

    Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate medical record for Resident #23's date of an acute care transfer, the indication of a medication for Resident #3 and pressure ulcer staging for Resident #12. This was true for three (3) of 23 residents reviewed during the survey process. Resident Identifiers: #23, #3 and #12. Facility Census: 59. Findings Include: a) Resident #23 On 03/26/25 at 10:22 AM, an initial interview was held with Resident #23. Resident #23 stated, I had to go to the hospital .I was so sick. The record review found the resident had been transferred to an acute care facility on 12/04/24 due to an abnormal abdominal x-ray. The date documented on the transfer form was 08/14/24. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 101 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 21, 2026Standard and complaint3 findings
  • Mar 27, 2025Standard7 findings
  • May 1, 2024Standard14 findings
  • Nov 9, 2022Standard14 findings
  • Jul 14, 2021Standard9 findings
  • Mar 11, 2020Standard3 findings
  • Jun 5, 2019Standard5 findings
  • Jul 25, 2018Standard11 findings
Show the 9 earlier surveys
  • May 5, 2017Standard3 findings
  • Feb 18, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Jan 13, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Sep 27, 2013—5 findings
  • Mar 29, 2012—5 findings
  • Aug 17, 2011—1 finding
  • Jun 9, 2011—8 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 5, 2011—2 findings
  • Aug 20, 2009—6 findings

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

Comparable facilities

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