nursing home in Hinton, WV
Summers Healthcare Center
198 John Cook Nursing Home Road, Hinton, WV 25951 · (304) 466-0332
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- Special Focus candidate
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Summers Healthcare Center at a glance
Summers Healthcare Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Hinton, West Virginia (Summers County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the West Virginia average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 20, 2025) found 27 health citations. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $179,295.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.5% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Communicare Health
- Medicare-certified since
- March 23, 1999
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Summers County
- CMS Certification Number
- 515170
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 3.67 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.40 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.84 hrs | 2.04 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.73 hrs | 3.17 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 66.7% | 42.4% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 27 | 12 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 13 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 374.8 | 114.1 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $179,295 | $29,505 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 115 | 78 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96% | 90.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.2% | 13.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.2% | 14.7% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.2% | 15.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 37.3% | 27% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.8% | 22.1% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 97% | 96.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.4% | 1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 64.8% | 79.4% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 38.2% | 79.1% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 56 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0807 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 15, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 15, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | 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 November 15, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 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 September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 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 September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 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 September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 20, 2025 Standard | Develop 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 Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| October 26, 2023 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Complaint | 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 November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Complaint | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 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 November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Complaint | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0810 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 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 November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Provide 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 Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 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 November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 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 November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0675 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2023 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Provide 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 Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Develop 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 Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 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 $179,295 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $144,018 |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $35,277 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZENITH HOLDINGS OP CO., LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/14/2023 |
| GWINN, SKY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| JOHN COOK MGT CO., LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| RONALD S WILHEIM 2012 SPOUSAL TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| RRW, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| WEIKLE, RACHEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| STOLTZ, CHARLES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| WILHEIM, RONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| RONALD S WILHEIM 2012 SPOUSAL TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| RRW, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| GROVES, DONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| GWINN, SKY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| JOHN COOK MGT CO., LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| WEIKLE, RACHEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Summers Healthcare Center's rating?
Summers Healthcare Center has 1 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 Summers Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 27 citations, compared with a West Virginia average of 11.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Summers 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 Summers 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 Summers Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Summers Healthcare Center is at 198 John Cook Nursing Home Road, Hinton, WV 25951. Phone: (304) 466-0332.
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.