Worthington Healthcare Center
2675 36th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26104 · (304) 485-7447
For profit - Corporation · 105 certified beds
Worthington Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 4 citations (the West Virginia average is 11.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $104,142 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 2, 2025 found 4 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 2, 2025 · F0812 · 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.April 2, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 2, 2025 · F0697 · 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.April 2, 2025 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 9, 2024 · 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.April 9, 2024 · F0684 · 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.April 9, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 8, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.April 8, 2024 · F0836 · 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.February 23, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.February 23, 2024 · F0604 · 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.February 23, 2024 · F0607 · 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.February 23, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 23, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 23, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 23, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $104,142February 23, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 34 daysStarting May 10, 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 | 3.81 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.04 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 89.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center Parkersburg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ohio Valley Health Care Parkersburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Parkersburg Center Parkersburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Willows Center Parkersburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Worthington Healthcare Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.