ElderGrade
C

65.3/100

Average

Riverside Valley Of Journey

6500 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, Saint Albans, WV 25177

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 11 in Kanawha County (304) 768-0002
Certified beds
90
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

25.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4.2 for 29 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.75 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.49 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.75 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.17 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 40 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Dec 18, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 8, 2025 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 8, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 8, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 8, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 8, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 8, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of JOURNEY HEALTHCARE, which operates 36 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MCGUINNESS, BERNARD Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRADFORD, JOSHUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HUDDLESTON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MCGUINNESS, BERNARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JOURNEY CZ MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRADFORD, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HUDDLESTON, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCGUINNESS, BERNARD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DRUMM INTERMEDIARY SUB CO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DRUMM MERGER CO Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DRUMM MERGER CO SUB LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
FILLMORE STRATEGIC INVESTORS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Riverside Valley Of Journey

What is the ElderGrade for Riverside Valley Of Journey? +

Riverside Valley Of Journey holds an ElderGrade of C (65.3 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Riverside Valley Of Journey? +

Residents receive an average of 3.49 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Riverside Valley Of Journey been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 40 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Riverside Valley Of Journey accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Riverside Valley Of Journey is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.