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HomeWest VirginiaSt. Joseph's Hospital

St. Joseph's Hospital

Amalia Drive #1, Buckhannon, WV 262013044732000WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(106 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
16
certified

How St. Joseph's Hospital 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
5/5
WV average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
WV average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
WV average
2.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.74 hrs/day
WV average
3.66 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.11 hrs/day
WV average
0.73 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
10.5%
WV average
44.1%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the West Virginia average of 3.0/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the West Virginia average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.74 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.66.
Reported RN time is 1.11 hours per resident per day, above 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
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more 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
Upshur County 65+
5,025
21.0% of county
County Population
23,875
Upshur County

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

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St. Joseph's Hospital is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buckhannon, West Virginia with 16 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
16
Avg Residents/Day
15.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Oct 8, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Upshur
Last Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 20, 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: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 20, 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: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 20, 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: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 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: Aug 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide3.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.11 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.74 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
10.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2022
ABEL, BURTONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
BOHMAN, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
BROWN, BARTLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
BUCHANAN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
HANIFAN, DONOVANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 26, 2017
HESS, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
NESTOR, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
PRYZBYLEK, DANUTACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
TENNEY, BRANDONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
TIERNEY, KELLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
WARE, DANIELLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
FORESTER, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
HANNAH, FORESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
LEICHLITER, NIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 8, 2025
FORESTER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
HANNAH, FORESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
LEICHLITER, NIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2025
BROWN, BARTLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 18, 2025
LEICHLITER, NIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 18, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for St. Joseph's Hospital and nearby alternatives.

All West Virginia facilities
St. Joseph's Hospital
Buckhannon, WVCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Holbrook Healthcare Center
Buckhannon, WV4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $79,108
Crestview Manor Healthcare
Jane Lew, WV12.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $42,266
Mansfield Place
Philippi, WV15.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation
Belington, WV15.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs
Elkins, WV18.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare
Elkins, WV18.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $59,810
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
St. Joseph's Hospital
Buckhannon, WV · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Holbrook Healthcare Center
Buckhannon, WV
4,224 ft1/51/51/5$79,108
Crestview Manor Healthcare
Jane Lew, WV
12.5 mi4/54/54/5$42,266
Mansfield Place
Philippi, WV
15.2 mi4/54/54/5$17,345
Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation
Belington, WV
15.5 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs
Elkins, WV
18.7 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Nella's at Autumn Lake Healthcare
Elkins, WV
18.7 mi1/51/54/5$59,810

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 St. Joseph's Hospital?▾
St. Joseph's Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does St. Joseph's Hospital 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). St. Joseph's Hospital participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has St. Joseph's Hospital had any health inspection violations?▾
St. Joseph's Hospital had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at St. Joseph's Hospital?▾
St. Joseph's Hospital provides 5.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours, 1.60 LPN hours, and 3.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 10.5%.
How many beds does St. Joseph's Hospital have?▾
St. Joseph's Hospital has 16 certified beds with an average of 15.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 99% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Wvu Medicine chain.
Are there other nursing homes near St. Joseph's Hospital?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in West Virginia, including 1 in Buckhannon. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about St. Joseph's Hospital?▾
On Google Maps, St. Joseph's Hospital has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 106 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Wvu Medicine

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