Morgantown Heights of Journey

1379 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505 · (304) 599-9480
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds

Morgantown Heights of Journey has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 14 citations (the West Virginia average is 11.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $148,460 in all.

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on September 10, 2025 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 10, 2025 · F0656 · 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.September 10, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.September 10, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 10, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 10, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.September 10, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.September 10, 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.September 10, 2025 · F0644 · 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.September 10, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Post nurse staffing information every day.September 10, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.September 10, 2025 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.September 10, 2025 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.September 10, 2025 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 10, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 24 citations.

• Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.July 30, 2026 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 30, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 30, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 30, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 30, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 30, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.July 30, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 10, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 10, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.July 10, 2025 · F0558 · 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.July 10, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 10, 2025 · F0684 · 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.July 10, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 22, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 22, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 22, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.March 11, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 11, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 11, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 11, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.March 11, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.March 11, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 11, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $148,460March 11, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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