nursing home in Berkeley Springs, WV
War Memorial Hospital
1 Healthy Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 · (304) 258-6502
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
War Memorial Hospital at a glance
War Memorial Hospital is a 16-bed non-profit nursing home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia (Morgan 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 5.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 9, 2026) 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 20% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 16
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 15, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Morgan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 51E150
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 |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 5.76 hrs | 3.67 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.32 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 2.04 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| 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) | 20% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 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) | 13 | 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 | 16 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 15 | 78 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.6% | 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) | 0% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10% | 13.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.8% | 14.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.8% | 15.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Average |
| 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) | 7% | 27% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29% | 22.1% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.7% | 96.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| October 16, 2024 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 4, 2024 |
| November 2, 2022 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 30, 2022 |
| November 2, 2022 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 30, 2022 |
| November 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2022 |
| November 2, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is War Memorial Hospital's rating?
War Memorial Hospital 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 War Memorial Hospital 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 War Memorial Hospital accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns War Memorial Hospital?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is War Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
War Memorial Hospital is at 1 Healthy Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411. Phone: (304) 258-6502.
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.