nursing home in Fairmont, WV
Fairmont Medical Center
1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 · (304) 534-7810
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fairmont Medical Center at a glance
Fairmont Medical Center is a 30-bed non-profit nursing home in Fairmont, West Virginia (Marion County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the West Virginia average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 21, 2025) found 1 health citation. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.3% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Wvu Medicine
- Medicare-certified since
- December 8, 2023
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Marion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 515200
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.33 hrs | 3.67 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.22 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.04 hrs | 2.04 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.69 hrs | 3.17 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 42.4% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 114.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,505 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 38 | 78 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 100% | 90.7% | 80.9% |
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) | 0.6% | 1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.2% | 79.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.3% | 79.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 21, 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 September 11, 2025 |
| October 4, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 8, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Standard | Honor 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 Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 8, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 8, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 8, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 8, 2023 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2023 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2023 |
| ANTHONY, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| CAPPRLLANTI, ELLEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| CONGELIO, PAULA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| CRAIG, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| FERGUSON, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| GEE, ELWOOD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| GRACE, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| HULSEY, TARA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| KIEFER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| MARSH, CLAY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| MEURER, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| ROACH, DOUGLAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| ROTELLINI, MICHELLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| SATTERFIELD, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| TUCKER, SARAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| WILLIAMS, RANDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| WRIGHT, ALBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| CAPPRLLANTI, ELLEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| GRACE, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| WRIGHT, ALBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| WRIGHT, ALBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fairmont Medical Center's rating?
Fairmont Medical Center has 5 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 Fairmont Medical Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a West Virginia average of 11.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Fairmont Medical Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Fairmont Medical Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Wvu Medicine. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Fairmont Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Fairmont Medical Center is at 1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554. Phone: (304) 534-7810.
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.