Montgomery General Hospital
401 6th Avenue, Montgomery, WV 25136 · (304) 442-5151
Non profit - Corporation · 44 certified beds
Montgomery General Hospital has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 13 citations (the West Virginia average is 11.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 29, 2025 found 13 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.May 29, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 29, 2025 · F0628 · 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.May 29, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.May 29, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 29, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 29, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 29, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 29, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 29, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.May 29, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.May 29, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.76 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | 2.04 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 37.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Montgomery General Elderly Care Montgomery · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ansted Center Ansted · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Fayetteville Healthcare Center Fayetteville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hilltop Center Hilltop · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hidden Valley Center Oak Hill · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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