Map showing the location of MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER in GARY, West Virginia
150 VENUS ROAD, GARY, WV, 24836

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
4/5Above averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • West VirginiaAbove 65% of peers122 rated homes · average 2.8★
  • United StatesAbove 61% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point4★+1.2 vs WV avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★+0.4 vs WV avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.7 vs WV avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles4★Above 67% of peersWV avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above 53% of peersWV avg2.6★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above 55% of peersWV avg3.3★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.58hrsAbove 58% of peersWV avg3.69Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.43hrsAbove only 13% of peersWV avg0.71Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better43%Above only 46% of peersWV avg43%RN turnover30%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$7,443Above 50% of peersWV avg$28,821Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
25citations
5inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Aug 7, 2024most recent

Citations by monthMay 2021 – Aug 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Aug 7, 20249 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  3. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  4. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  5. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 22, 2024
  6. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  7. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  8. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024
  9. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Sep 12, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
  2. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Oct 2, 2023
  3. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Apr 18, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$7,443
  1. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsG · isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2023
  2. 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023
  3. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023
Aug 24, 20229 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  2. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  3. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  4. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  5. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  6. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  7. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  8. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
  9. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2022
May 5, 20211 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected May 19, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.58hrsAbove 58% of peers−0.11 vs WV avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.43hrsAbove only 13% of peers−0.28 vs WV avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.04hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.12hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.19hrs
  • West Virginia average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better43%Above only 46% of peersWV avg 43%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only30%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy120 certified beds · ~88 residents a day73%Above only 6% of peersWV avg 90%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $7,443In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,821WV avg in fines
Above 50% of peersFewer fines than 50% of rated homes in West Virginia

Actions on record

  1. Apr 18, 2023Civil money penalty$7,443

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Communicare Health122 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Wv Amfm Op Co., LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • C.R. Stoltz Family Investment Company INC
  • C.R. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust
  • Health Care Holdings, LLC
  • I. Rosedale Family Investment Company INC
  • I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust
  • R.S. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust
  • Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust
  • Rosedale Family Investment Company, INC
  • +2 more
Operational or managerial control
  • Venus Mgt Co., LLC
  • Donna Groves
  • Andrea McKinney
  • Dominic Romeo
  • Michael Saval
Corporate officers
  • Dominic Romeo
  • Charles Stoltz
  • Ronald Wilheim

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 515162 · 150 VENUS ROAD, GARY, WV, 24836.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in West Virginia and Mc Dowell County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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