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Canterbury Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

80 Maddex Drive, Shepherdstown, WV 2544362 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 63 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the rehab and therapy departments are frequently praised, the facility struggles with chronic understaffing that impacts basic patient care and responsiveness. Families should conduct a site visit during off-hours or weekends to observe staffing levels and ask direct questions about their protocols for call-bell response and personal item security.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

63 reviews on Google
Canterbury Center receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate nursing and therapy teams, while others report severe neglect and staffing shortages. While many reviewers highlight a clean environment and helpful administrative staff, recurring complaints regarding slow call-bell response times, poor hygiene, and missing personal belongings suggest significant inconsistencies in care quality.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff5.0Clean5.0Activities6.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Helpful administrative and social work staff

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to slow call-bell response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and lack of basic personal care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Theft or loss of resident personal belongings (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'17(2)'19(1)'21(9)'23(8)'25(18)'26(5)

Distribution · 66 analyzed

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44
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
15

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that call-bell response times are a priority for many families; what is your current protocol for ensuring residents receive timely assistance when they need help?
  • 2Given the recent focus on staffing levels, how does your team ensure that residents receive consistent support with daily personal hygiene and grooming needs?
  • 3I see that you are very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that communication loop to address concerns regarding medication management or resident care?
  • 4What specific measures or safeguards does the facility have in place to ensure that a resident’s personal belongings remain secure and accounted for?
  • 5Since therapy services are often highlighted as a strength here, how do you integrate those sessions into the daily social and activity schedule for residents?
  • 6With your current staffing structure, how are you ensuring that communication between the nursing team and family members remains proactive and responsive?

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Key Review Excerpts

PT, OT, Speech and Social Services were the best I’ve ever had. They were so thorough, knowledgeable and caring!

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

My mother was submitted for comfort care because i vouldnt meet her needs at home and she was cared for gently and consistently throughout her stay.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Patient care is minimal, understaffed constantly in all departments. They have had to use pillow cases to wash my mother, cannot get her diet correct after 7 months.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 63 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.09hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.45hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.5%
WV
14.0%
Jefferson
20.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
WV
96.7%
Jefferson
84.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.2%
US
15.3%
WV
17.2%
Jefferson
13.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
WV
97.6%
Jefferson
92.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
14.4%
WV
15.6%
Jefferson
12.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.6%
US
19.5%
WV
27.0%
Jefferson
18.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
81.8%
WV
78.4%
Jefferson
73.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
79.8%
WV
79.4%
Jefferson
73.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
WV
1.0%
Jefferson
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

22deficiencies
Well above state avg (13.8)
18 complaint-triggered

Canterbury Center has faced ongoing challenges with nursing staffing and care quality appearing persistently across surveys, with families filing multiple complaints. The facility has struggled most with nursing staffing levels, resident care quality, and medication management, with some deficiencies recurring despite corrections. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests deeper operational problems that families should carefully evaluate before considering placement.

Mar 18, 2025Complaint
11
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Mar 18, 2025Routine
17
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0577Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0809Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Apr 3, 2024Routine
24
0606Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0732Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0809Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0351Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Apr 3, 2024Complaint
4
0561Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Sep 21, 2023Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Jul 11, 2023Complaint
2
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Canterbury Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

187 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 107 of 188

Ownership & Management

Owners

Genesis Wv Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Gen Operations I LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gen Operations II LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Healthcare INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Operations LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sun Healthcare Group INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Whitman, Arnold

Owner (parent company)

Morris, Diane

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Berg, MichaelOfficer / DirectorBridgeford, LauraOfficer / DirectorMendelson, AviOfficer / DirectorSutton, MatthewManagerGenesis Operations LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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