Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Wellsburg Healthcare Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise caring and nurturing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

70 Valley Haven Dr, Wellsburg, WV 26070|60 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.0/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)

No Medicare penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Wellsburg Healthcare Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: caring and nurturing staff and clean and peaceful environment. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.61hrs

81%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.57hrs

87%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

34%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

7.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.5%

Better than Avg

Here

14.5%

19.5%

27.0%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.8%

Better than Avg

Here

3.8%

15.4%

13.4%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.6%

19.0%

22.1%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

96.4%

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

97.6%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility92.3%

Better than Avg

Here

92.3%

79.8%

79.4%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility85.0%

Better than Avg

Here

85.0%

82.0%

79.1%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

28findings in history

Latest survey: 4 · well below WV avg (13.8)

1 complaint-triggered findings

$7,443 in fines

Families have filed complaints against this facility, including one involving failure to provide appropriate treatment and care. The most recurring issues involve electrical system safety, fire safety protocols, and resident rights violations. While all deficiencies show correction dates, problems with electrical systems and fire safety procedures have persisted across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Jun 10, 2026Complaint1 finding

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 23, 2025Routine9 findings

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

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.

0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Feb 1, 2023Routine12 findings

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0836Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Dec 8, 2021Routine6 findings

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wellsburg Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Communicare Health

Chain Size

110 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 1 of 121 (Highest rating)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Wv Lt Care Op Co., LLC

Owner · Organization

C R Stoltz II LLC