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HomeWest VirginiaSt. Joseph's Hospital

St. Joseph's Hospital

Amalia Drive #1, Buckhannon, WV 262013044732000
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
16
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 16 certified beds with an average of 15.9 residents per day (99% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Mar 20, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.97 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 16.7%

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. The facility scored above average compared to West Virginia facilities.

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
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
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
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 Aide3.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.20 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.97 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.62 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
16.7%
RN Turnover
33.3%
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 (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2015
BROWN, BARTLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
CHUA, SARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
GJOLBERG, IVARCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 13, 2016
HANIFAN, DONOVANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 26, 2017
LOWIS, FRANCESCACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015
MCKINNEY, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
NESTOR, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
NOLTE, SAMUELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 19, 2017
TILLMAN, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015
WAGNER, KATHERINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015
XANDER, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015
EVANS, LESLIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 11, 2013
GJOLBERG, IVARW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 13, 2016
PLYWACZYNSKI, RUSSELLW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 16, 2017
TILLMAN, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015

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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 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at St. Joseph's Hospital?▾
St. Joseph's Hospital provides 5.97 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours, 1.65 LPN hours, and 3.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 16.7%.
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.
Are there other nursing homes near St. Joseph's Hospital?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Buckhannon, West Virginia with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Buckhannon nursing homes page.