Memory careAssisted living
POCAHONTAS CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedMARLINTON, WVLic. 515183
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
FINECMS fine: $176,498Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $14,020Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $12,740Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
Pocahontas Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Marlinton, WV, offering post-hospital short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. The center is dedicated to meeting the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Pocahontas Center is recognized as an AHCA Bronze Quality Award Winner and is a partner in the We Honor Veterans program.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Inside AmenitiesChapel/Meditation Room
Outside AmenitiesGardenCourtyardScenic Views
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Medicare overall
2/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.02 total HPRDRN 0.50 · weekend 86%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
8 inspections67 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 515183
Overall: 2/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 1/5 · QM: 5/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyFeb 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-807SS J — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS19 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — 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-574SS E — The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- F-584SS D — 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-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-627SS D — Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 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-677SS E — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 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-730SS D — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F-732SS F — Post nurse staffing information every day.
- F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-842SS E — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-847SS E — Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyAug 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- E-39SS C — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E-6SS C — Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 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-324SS D — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-331SS D — Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- K-923SS F — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Health surveyAug 2024 · CMS25 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-584SS D — 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 K — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-607SS E — Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F-609SS E — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-610SS E — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 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-625SS D — 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.
- F-644SS D — Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 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-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-689SS F — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-699SS D — Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- F-727SS F — 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.
- F-730SS F — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F-732SS C — 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.
Health surveyAug 2023 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-689SS E — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-804SS F — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyFeb 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- E-4SS C — Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- K-341SS C — Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- K-351SS C — Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- K-353SS C — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-912SS C — Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Health surveyFeb 2023 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-656SS E — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-732SS B — Post nurse staffing information every day.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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operator transition — SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC
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operator transition — GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC
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operator transition — GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC - Feb 2015
operator transition — GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC - Feb 2015
operator transition — GEN OPERATIONS I LLC
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