Belmont Healthcare Center
506 Riverview Road, Belmont, WV 26134 · (304) 665-2065
For profit - Corporation · 68 certified beds
Belmont Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 9 citations (the West Virginia average is 11.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $251,207 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 29, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 29, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.April 29, 2026 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 29, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 29, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 29, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 29, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 29, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 29, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.May 21, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 21, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 21, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.May 21, 2024 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 21, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.May 21, 2024 · F0742 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 21, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.May 21, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.May 21, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $251,207May 21, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | West Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.18 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.04 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 78.1% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 68 |
| Average residents per day | 62.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elizabeth Care Center Elizabeth · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Minnie Hamilton Health Care Grantsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- New Martinsville Health & Rehab New Martinsville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center Parkersburg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Worthington Healthcare Center Parkersburg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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