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HomeWest VirginiaMorgantown Heights of Journey

Morgantown Heights of Journey

1379 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 265053045999480WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(63 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
100
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $148,460

How Morgantown Heights of Journey Compares in West Virginia

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.

CMS overall rating
1/5
WV average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WV average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
WV average
2.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.09 hrs/day
WV average
3.66 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.36 hrs/day
WV average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
67.3%
WV average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the West Virginia average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the West Virginia average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.66.
Reported RN time is 0.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
34
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 11, 2024
Most recent cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 15 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,220/mo
West Virginia median
Private Room
$11,628/mo
West Virginia median
Monongalia County 65+
13,713
12.9% of county
County Population
105,988
Monongalia County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Morgantown Heights of Journey is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morgantown, West Virginia with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
89.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 12, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Monongalia
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19
Weighted Score
216.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (83)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 53 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$148,460
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 11, 2024
$148,460

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.80 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.09 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.62 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
67.3%
RN Turnover
76.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JOURNEY CZ OF WV LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2024
JOURNEY CZ WV HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2024
MCGUINNESS, BERNARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
JOURNEY CZ MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2024
JONES, SHEILAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
MCGUINNESS, BERNARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 25, 2024
PAINE, WARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
3 BEES HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 25, 2024
AJOJ HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 25, 2024
BEES FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 25, 2024
BLUE OCEAN TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 25, 2024
JOURNEY CZ MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2024
SHASAM FAMILY TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 25, 2024
SHASAM HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 25, 2024
JONES, SHEILAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
PAINE, WARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Morgantown Heights of Journey and nearby alternatives.

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Morgantown, WVCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $148,460
Morgantown Healthcare Center
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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Sundale Nursing Home
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Madison, the
Morgantown, WV2.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $57,113
Majestic Care of Manchin
Fairmont, WV15.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $5,244
Fairmont Medical Center
Fairmont, WV16.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
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CMS
1/5
Health
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Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $17,959
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Morgantown Heights of Journey
Morgantown, WV · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$148,460
Morgantown Healthcare Center
Morgantown, WV
3,696 ft2/52/53/5None recorded
Sundale Nursing Home
Morgantown, WV
4,224 ft4/54/54/5None recorded
Madison, the
Morgantown, WV
2.0 mi2/52/53/5$57,113
Majestic Care of Manchin
Fairmont, WV
15.7 mi3/54/51/5$5,244
Fairmont Medical Center
Fairmont, WV
16.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
Fairmont, WV
17.5 mi1/51/51/5$17,959

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Morgantown Heights of Journey?▾
Morgantown Heights of Journey has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Morgantown Heights of Journey cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in West Virginia is $10,220/month for a semi-private room and $11,628/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Morgantown Heights of Journey participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Morgantown Heights of Journey had any health inspection violations?▾
Morgantown Heights of Journey had 19 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $148,460.
What are the staffing levels at Morgantown Heights of Journey?▾
Morgantown Heights of Journey provides 3.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 0.93 LPN hours, and 1.80 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 67.3%.
How many beds does Morgantown Heights of Journey have?▾
Morgantown Heights of Journey has 100 certified beds with an average of 89.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Journey Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Morgantown Heights of Journey?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in West Virginia, including 3 in Morgantown. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Morgantown Heights of Journey?▾
On Google Maps, Morgantown Heights of Journey has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 63 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Journey Healthcare

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