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Madison, the

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

161 Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 2650862 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 63 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 12)

Bottom 25% in WV · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Worst in GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain · $30,428 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility is frequently praised for its physical therapy and clean environment, there is a concerning pattern of reports regarding medical oversight and communication failures. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a family member present frequently to monitor medication administration and advocate for your loved one's health needs, as multiple families have reported serious complications during stays.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

63 reviews analyzed
The Madison Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the physical therapy department and individual staff members for their compassion and attentiveness. However, there are recurring, serious reports of medical neglect, poor communication regarding patient health changes, and issues with basic nursing care that have led to severe outcomes like pneumonia and sepsis. Families should be aware that while many report excellent experiences, there is a consistent pattern of complaints regarding clinical oversight and responsiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities7.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical therapy department
  • Compassionate and attentive individual staff members
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong support during hospice and end-of-life care

Concerns

  • Clinical negligence leading to serious medical complications (pneumonia/sepsis) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with families regarding patient condition changes (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate staffing levels and slow response to call lights (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(1)'20(1)'22(8)'24(7)'26(2)

Distribution

5
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How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; how do you ensure this level of care is consistent across all resident rooms?
  • 2We've heard great things about your physical therapy department; can you tell us how the therapists work with residents to meet their specific mobility goals?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that medication schedules are strictly followed and that any changes in a resident's condition are communicated to us immediately?
  • 4In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6Since we see you are very active in responding to feedback, how does the administration use family input to address staffing or response time concerns?

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Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy department is the best available. The activities department care a deal about me and try very hard to help everybody.

Long-term resident · 2021★★★★

The staff and management at The Madison Center made a challenging situation manageable. They were good to the entire family, professional, considerate, and compassionate.

Family member · 2021★★★★★

My mom was was put in for rehab for severe back pain, the therapy department was very good with her, but as time went on the pain got worse... my mom was on oxygen and they put on a moisturizer bottle which pumped the water straight into her nose.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 63 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
77%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.25hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
23%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
22%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.5%
US
15.3%
WV
17.2%
Monongalia
19.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.6%
US
19.5%
WV
27.0%
Monongalia
10.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
12.1%
WV
7.2%
Monongalia
14.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.4%
US
19.4%
WV
22.3%
Monongalia
26.8%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.3%
US
4.9%
WV
4.4%
Monongalia
4.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
WV
96.7%
Monongalia
97.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.2%
Better than Avg
Here
96.2%
US
79.7%
WV
79.4%
Monongalia
73.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
81.8%
WV
78.4%
Monongalia
86.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
WV
1.0%
Monongalia
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

18deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (13.8)
3 complaint-triggered
$30,428 in fines

A serious concern exists with one recent deficiency lacking a correction plan, while families have filed complaints that led to findings about safety hazards and treatment issues. The facility has recurring problems with care planning, resident safety measures, and medication management across multiple surveys. Most violations have been addressed with correction dates, but the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Jan 21, 2026Complaint
1
0684SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jan 21, 2026Routine
6
0331ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

0584ModerateCorrected

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.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0732MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 21, 2024Routine
36
0686SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0756ModerateCorrected

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.

0760ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0803ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0842ModerateCorrected

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.

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0756ModerateCorrected

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.

0760ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0803ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0842ModerateCorrected

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.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0580MinorCorrected

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.

0622MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0625MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0699MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0699MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0580MinorCorrected

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.

0622MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0625MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0372MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0372MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Nov 21, 2024Complaint
2
0689SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0689SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Feb 15, 2023Routine
26
0641ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0641ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0583ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0623ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0657ModerateCorrected

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.

0885ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

0583ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0623ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0657ModerateCorrected

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.

0885ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0842MinorCorrected

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.

0655MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0842MinorCorrected

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.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0712MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0712MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Dec 9, 2021Routine
27
0600SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0684ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0521ModerateCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0761ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0578ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0603MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

0622MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0623MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0661MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0679MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0693MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0697MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0698MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0726MinorCorrected

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.

0803MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0810MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0921MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 21, 2024

$13,627

Fine

Nov 21, 2024

$16,801

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Madison, the

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

193 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 142 of 188 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Genesis Wv Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Genesis Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Genesis Operations LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Berg, MichaelOfficer / DirectorBridgeford, LauraOfficer / DirectorMendelson, AviOfficer / DirectorMarshall, ChristopherManagerPaine, WardManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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