nursing home in Parkersburg, WV

Worthington Healthcare Center

2675 36th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26104 · (304) 485-7447

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Worthington Healthcare Center at a glance

Worthington Healthcare Center is a 105-bed for-profit nursing home in Parkersburg, West Virginia (Wood County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the West Virginia average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 2, 2025) found 4 health citations. The West Virginia average is 11.7.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $104,142.

Nursing staff turnover is 50.5% per year (state average 44.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
105
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Communicare Health
Medicare-certified since
February 5, 1973
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Wood County
CMS Certification Number
515047

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.6 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.81 hrsWest Virginia average3.67 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. West Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.81 hrs3.67 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.73 hrs0.73 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.15 hrs2.04 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.25 hrs3.17 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)50.5%44.1%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)75%42.4%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility4West Virginia average12U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. West Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)4129Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)156.8114.180.6Worse

Penalties

This facility1West Virginia average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. West Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$104,142$29,505$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds10587107
Average residents per day907886
Occupancy85.6%90.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.2%West Virginia average4.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. West Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4.2%4.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.5%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)7.1%13.4%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2.4%1.6%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.2%0.4%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.1%14.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)13.5%15.9%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.4%6.3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)5.6%7.6%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)24.5%27%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)24.4%22.1%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%97.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)93.4%96.4%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.1%West Virginia average1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. West Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWest Virginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.1%1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)84%79.4%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)50.3%79.1%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 32 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 2, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
April 2, 2025
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
April 2, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
April 2, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
April 2, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 25, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
April 2, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2025
April 9, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 9, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 9, 2024
Complaint
Develop 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 Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 8, 2024
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 13, 2024
April 8, 2024
Complaint
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.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 13, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 30, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Develop 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 Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 23, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 30, 2024
March 22, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 4, 2023
March 22, 2023
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 4, 2023
March 22, 2023
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 4, 2023
March 22, 2023
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 4, 2023
March 22, 2023
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 4, 2023
March 22, 2023
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 4, 2023
January 6, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 16, 2022
January 6, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 16, 2022
January 6, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 16, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
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 Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022
January 6, 2022
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $104,142 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
February 23, 2024Payment Denial34 days from May 10, 2024
February 23, 2024Fine$104,142

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
PC MSTR LSCO, LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%05/01/2017
RRW, LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest93%05/01/2017
MONTGOMERY, TAMARA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
THIRTY SIX MGT CO., LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/16/2025
WRIGHT, RANDY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/04/2024
ROMEO, DOMINIC
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
STOLTZ, CHARLES
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2017
WILHEIM, RONALD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2017
GROVES, DONNA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2023
MONTGOMERY, TAMARA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
ROMEO, DOMINIC
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
THIRTY SIX MGT CO., LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2017
WRIGHT, RANDY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/04/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Worthington Healthcare Center's rating?

Worthington Healthcare Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for West Virginia nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Worthington Healthcare Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a West Virginia average of 11.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Worthington Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Worthington Healthcare Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Communicare Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Worthington Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?

Worthington Healthcare Center is at 2675 36th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26104. Phone: (304) 485-7447.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.