CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in West Virginia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Mcdowell Healthcare Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gary, West Virginia with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1998. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV AMFM OP CO., LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 14, 2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| STOLTZ, CHARLES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| WILHEIM, RONALD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| VENUS MGT CO., LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| GROVES, DONNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| MCKINNEY, ANDREA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| SAVAL, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| VENUS MGT CO., LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| MCKINNEY, ANDREA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
| SAVAL, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 |
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