94 of the 123 Medicare-certified nursing homes in West Virginia (76%) are chain-owned, and all are listed below. They average 3.49 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.18 hours below the 3.67 for every home in West Virginia. 5 of the 94 graded homes earn an A and 6 earn a D or F. Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont grades highest at A (96 out of 100).
How chain-owned homes in West Virginia compare
This group set against every nursing home in West Virginia, from the current CMS release.
Nursing hours per resident per day
3.49
All homes in West Virginia: 3.67
Worse than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
44.1%
All homes in West Virginia: 44.1%
Better than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
70.8/100
All homes in West Virginia: 72/100
Worse than the local average
Grade spread
B
C
5 grade A, 48 grade B, 35 grade C, 6 grade D,
The best-graded chain-owned home in West Virginia is
Fairmont Medical Center
in Fairmont, WV, grade A, 96/100.
Hillcrest runs leaner on nursing hours than most homes in the country, 3.15 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends get thinner still, dropping about 16% below the home's own weekday coverage. That thin weekend staffing matters more than the raw average, because that's when families tend to visit and when problems surface. On the other hand, turnover here is unusually low at 25.7%, well under the national 45.8%, which suggests a steadier crew than most. The inspection record is mixed: a solid four-star history, but 21 deficiencies on file, two serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and $25,623 in fines.
Hidden Valley Center runs on thin staffing: 3.07 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends drop about 11% below its own weekday levels. That shortfall shows up in the federal stars, where it earns 1 out of 5 for staffing and 1 out of 5 on health inspections, with 53 deficiencies on its current record, including one at the harm level and five tied to abuse. Annual turnover sits at 51.5%, above the 45.8% national figure, meaning CNAs and nurses cycle through faster than average. The quality measure score of 4 out of 5 is the one bright spot, but it reflects charted care, not the hands available to deliver it.
Ansted Center runs on 2.98 nursing hours per resident day, roughly a quarter below the national average of 3.86, and weekend coverage drops about 15% below what the home staffs on weekdays. That shortfall matters more given 53.2% annual turnover, higher than the 45.8% national figure, meaning aides and nurses are cycling out faster than residents can get familiar care.
The inspection record shows 41 deficiencies, including 3 at harm or jeopardy level and 4 tied to abuse. One fine totaling $16,448 has been levied. Federal ratings sit at 2 out of 5 for both health inspections and staffing, with quality measures at 3. Family should ask directly how the home covers weekends and what's changed since the March 2026 inspection.
Complete Care At Oak Ridge runs 74 certified beds on Charleston's west side as a for-profit corporate operation, and the numbers show a building running lean. Nurse staffing sits at 3.65 hours per resident day, about 6% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip roughly 12% below its own weekday level, which matters because that's when families tend to visit and notice. Staff turnover is 51.4% against a national 45.8%, so more than half the nursing workforce turns over in a year. The current record carries 37 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and three tied to abuse, with a single $16,039 fine. The last inspection was June 5, 2025, so the picture is recent. Ask about weekend coverage and how they screen and supervise staff.
Canterbury Center runs on thin staffing. At 3.12 nurse hours per resident day, it sits roughly 19% under the national average, and weekends drop about 16% below what the home manages Monday through Friday. More than half the nursing staff turned over in a year, 55.2%, against a national 45.8%, which means the people doing the hands-on work keep changing. The inspection record backs that up: 73 deficiencies, including 2 at the harm level and 5 tied to abuse. Its last inspection was in March 2025. Quality measures score well, but scores on paper don't staff a night shift. Ask about weekday versus weekend coverage before you visit.
Keyser Healthcare Center runs 122 certified beds under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.66 hours per resident day, about 5% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip roughly 15% below the home's own weekday coverage, and annual turnover hits 53.1% against a national 45.8%, which means the people caring for your relative are likelier than average to be new or on their way out. The inspection record is the heavier concern: 49 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus a $35,045 fine. Federal ratings land at 2 out of 5 for both health inspections and quality measures.
Pine Lodge runs on thinner staffing than most homes in the country, 3.24 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends drop about 14% below what the building manages on weekdays. That's the number that matters most, because it's when families visit and when there's less backup. The inspection record carries 53 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse, with the most recent survey in May 2026. Turnover at 42.6% is slightly better than the national rate, which is a small point in its favor, but a 1-out-of-5 staffing rating from CMS tells you the federal reviewers see the same gap the hours do.
Putnam Center runs 120 certified beds in Hurricane under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits about 19% under the national average at 3.14 nurse hours per resident day. Weekends get thinner still, roughly 18% below the home's own weekday level, while annual turnover hits 49.5% against a 45.8% national figure. The inspection record is the harder read: 73 deficiencies on the current books, including two at harm or jeopardy level and seven tied to abuse. That combination, a one-star health inspection rating, a recent May 2025 survey, and staffing that trails the average while relying on a workforce turning over about half its ranks yearly, is what pulls the overall picture down despite a middling 3/5 on quality measures.
Rosewood Center runs 69 beds in Grafton under corporate ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.13 hours per resident day, about 19 percent under the national average, with weekends roughly 14 percent thinner than weekdays. Turnover runs 44 percent, which is close to the national figure, so the problem here isn't churn so much as how few hands are on deck at any given time, especially Saturdays and Sundays. The inspection record is the heavier issue: 74 deficiencies, including 2 at the harm level and 7 tied to abuse, with a $14,433 fine and a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5. Quality measures score well at 4 stars, but low staffing and that deficiency count are what a family should weigh.
Sistersville Center runs on 3.01 nurse staffing hours per resident day, roughly 22 percent under the national average, and weekends dip further, about 7 percent below its own weekday levels. The 68-bed for-profit home holds a one-star CMS inspection rating and has accumulated 68 deficiencies, including five at the harm or jeopardy level and nine tied to abuse; one fine of $38,255 is on record, and the most recent inspection was April 2, 2026. Staff turnover sits at 38.8 percent, better than the 45.8 percent national average, so the problem here isn't retention so much as thin coverage and a long history of inspection findings.
Clay Healthcare Center runs 60 certified beds in Ivydale under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing numbers are genuinely better than most: 4.14 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with turnover at 41.7%, below the 45.8% national figure. Weekends thin out about 14% from weekday coverage, which is common but still worth knowing if your visits fall on Saturdays. The trouble sits in the inspection record. Thirty-four deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, produced a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating and a $16,149 fine. That inspection was recent, dated May 2025. Strong quality scores and good weekday staffing don't cancel out an inspection history like that. Ask about those abuse deficiencies specifically before deciding.
Shenandoah Center runs on 3.03 nurse staffing hours per resident day, roughly a fifth below the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 9% below its own weekday coverage. The inspection record shows 53 deficiencies, including 4 at the harm or jeopardy level and 3 tied to abuse, with four fines totaling $48,469. Staff turnover of 41.9% is a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, and the most recent inspection was March 2026, but a corporate-owned home with that many cited problems and thin daily coverage gives families real things to weigh before deciding.
Dunbar Center runs 120 certified beds under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.21 hours per resident day, roughly 17% under the national average, with weekends dropping another 17% below its own weekday levels. The inspection record is where the real trouble shows: 81 deficiencies, three at harm or jeopardy level, three tied to abuse, and $58,899 in fines across two penalties, all reflected in a 1-out-of-5 health inspection rating. Staff turnover at 43.2% is slightly better than the 45.8% national figure, and the 5-out-of-5 quality measure score stands out, but that measure rests on data the home reports itself. The most recent inspection was April 2025.
Worthington Healthcare Center runs 105 certified beds in Parkersburg under corporate ownership, and the numbers show a home that has drawn steady scrutiny from regulators. Its inspection record carries 34 deficiencies, including 4 at the harm or jeopardy level and 6 tied to abuse, a serious pattern, not a paperwork problem. Staffing sits slightly under the national average, weekends drop about 15% below weekday coverage, and turnover runs at 50.5%, meaning roughly half the nursing staff leaves each year. A single fine of $104,142 is on record, and the last inspection was April 2025. The quality and staffing scores look average on paper, but the inspection history is where the real story sits.
Heritage Center runs 160 certified beds in Huntington under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.47 hours per resident day, roughly 10% under the national average of 3.86, with weekends dipping about another 10% below its own weekday levels. The inspection record is the bigger concern: 74 deficiencies currently on file, three of them at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus a $91,520 fine. Staff turnover is 43.9%, slightly better than the 45.8% national figure, so retention isn't the weak spot here. The last inspection was September 30, 2025. If you're weighing this placement, ask specifically about those harm-level findings and how weekend coverage is handled.
Weirton Medical Center runs a small 33-bed unit, and its inspection record is genuinely strong, a 4 out of 5 on health inspections with no deficiencies at the harm or jeopardy level. The trouble sits elsewhere. Nurse staffing comes in at 2.50 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, roughly a third lighter, and weekends drop about 38% below what the home itself staffs on weekdays. Annual turnover of 63.8% is well above the 45.8% national figure, which means aides and nurses are cycling through regularly. Three abuse-related deficiencies also appear on the current record. Good surveys can reflect a single visit; staffing numbers reflect every day in between.
Holbrook Healthcare Center is a 120-bed for-profit home in Buckhannon, and its inspection record is the first thing to know: 42 deficiencies on the current record, four of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and six tied to abuse. Federal fines total $79,108. Nurse staffing sits at 3.35 hours per resident day, about 13% under the national average, and weekends run roughly 12% thinner than weekdays, that matters when a fall or infection happens on a Sunday. One genuinely bright spot: turnover is 32.9%, well below the national 45.8%, suggesting a steadier workforce than many homes its size. The most recent inspection was July 29, 2025.
Willows Center runs 3.34 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 13% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop another 14% below its own weekday numbers, so coverage is thinnest exactly when families tend to visit. Staff turnover sits at 49.4%, above the 45.8% national figure, meaning nearly half the people caring for residents in a given year are new to the building. The inspection record shows 72 deficiencies, three tied to abuse, with a 1-out-of-5 health inspection rating and the same for staffing; the last survey was December 2025. A for-profit limited liability company operates its 97 certified beds.
Glasgow Hills Of Journey runs 112 certified beds under corporate ownership, and the numbers that matter most here are the ones families rarely see until something goes wrong. Nurse staffing sits at 3.16 hours per resident day, roughly 18% under the national average, and it thins out further on weekends, about 9% below the home's own weekday level. Staff turnover is 69.1%, well above the 45.8% national figure, which means the people caring for your relative are frequently new or already leaving.
The inspection record is the heavier concern: 94 deficiencies, including 5 at harm or jeopardy level and 10 tied to abuse, with a $72,444 fine and a June 2025 inspection. A 5/5 quality measure score sits alongside a 1/5 inspection rating and a 1/5 staffing rating.
Ohio Valley Health Care runs 66 certified beds in Parkersburg under corporate for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.44 hours per resident day, roughly 11% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends drop about 7% below the home's own weekday level, so coverage thins exactly when families tend to visit. The inspection record shows 29 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, plus a $21,580 fine. Quality and staffing measures both land at 1 out of 5 stars, though the last inspection was recent, in March 2026. If you're weighing this one, ask directly about weekend nurse coverage and how that abuse citation was resolved.
Frequently asked questions
How many chain-owned nursing homes are there in West Virginia?
There are 94 chain-owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in West Virginia, 76% of the 123 nursing homes there.
Are chain-owned nursing homes better staffed?
In West Virginia they average 3.49 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.67 for all nursing homes in West Virginia, a difference of -0.18 hours. Staff turnover averages 44.1% against 44.1%.
Which chain-owned nursing home grades best in West Virginia?