Memory careAssisted living
BRIGHTWOOD CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedFOLLANSBEE, WVLic. 515128
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
ABUSECMS abuse icon presentSource: CMS Provider Information
DENYCMS payment denial (47 days)Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $65,274Source: CMS Penalties
SFFSpecial Focus: SFF CandidateSource: CMS Provider Information
Provided by facility
Brightwood Center, located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, offers exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for both short-term and long-term stays. The facility provides a calm and comfortable environment, focusing on the vitality of each individual. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with 24-hour nursing care, wound care, and dementia care. Brightwood emphasizes a high-quality culinary experience with restaurant-style dining. The center is equipped with private and semi-private rooms, wellness programs, and various recreational activities, ensuring a holistic approach to resident care.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Outside AmenitiesGardenScenic Views
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.02 total HPRDRN 0.76 · weekend 84%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
7 inspections61 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 515128
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 1/5 · QM: 3/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS23 deficiencies
- F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-553SS D — Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- F-561SS D — Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F-582SS D — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F-584SS F — 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.
- F-600SS L — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-607SS J — Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F-732SS F — Post nurse staffing information every day.
- F-745SS D — Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- F-806SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F-809SS E — 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.
- F-810SS D — Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-835SS L — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Fire safetyMay 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- K-345SS C — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-921SS F — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- K-926SS C — Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Health surveyApr 2024 · CMS19 deficiencies
- F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-561SS D — Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F-582SS D — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F-583SS D — Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-684SS E — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-725SS F — Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-800SS E — Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- F-803SS D — 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.
- F-809SS E — 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.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyApr 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS C — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-921SS F — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Health surveySep 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-689SS E — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyAug 2022 · CMS7 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-578SS D — 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.
- F-583SS E — Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-812SS D — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyAug 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-918SS C — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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Write a reviewOperated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE (privately held) since 1994.
- Feb 2018
operator transition — SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC - Dec 2016
operator transition — WHITMAN, ARNOLD
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — WHITMAN, ARNOLD - Feb 2015
operator transition — GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC
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operator transition — GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC
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operator transition — GEN OPERATIONS I LLC
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operator transition — GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC
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operator transition — GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC - Feb 2015
operator transition — GEN OPERATIONS II LLC
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — GEN OPERATIONS II LLC