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Nursing homes in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County, West Virginia, has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 994 certified beds.
36% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 640 health deficiencies over three cycles, 64.4 per 100 beds against 48.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $382K across 11 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Kanawha County | West Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 123 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 36% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 64.4 | 48.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $382K | $3.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit | Charleston | 29 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 48.3 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Arthur B Hodges Center, The | Charleston | 20 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 80.0 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Charleston Healthcare Center | Charleston | 150 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 71 | 47.3 | $13K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Complete Care At Oak Ridge LLC | Charleston | 74 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 50.0 | $16K | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Meadowbrook Acres | Charleston | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 | 93.3 | — | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Riverside Valley of Journey | Saint Albans | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 44.4 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Dunbar Center | Dunbar | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 93 | 77.5 | $59K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Glasgow Hills of Journey | Glasgow | 112 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 83.9 | $72K | 12 May 2026 |
| Valley Center | South Charleston | 130 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 36.2 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Marmet Center | Marmet | 90 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 77.8 | $72K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Cedar Ridge Centerabuse iconSFF | Sissonville | 119 | — | — | — | 102 | 85.7 | $150K | 24 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 44 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 36 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 32 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 31 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 30 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Genesis Healthcare (4), Journey Healthcare (2), Communicare Health (1), Complete Care (1), Nursing Care Management Of America (1), Wvu Medicine (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Kanawha County, West Virginia?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 994 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Kanawha County have the highest CMS ratings?
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit (5 stars), Arthur B Hodges Center, The (4 stars), Charleston Healthcare Center (3 stars)
How do Kanawha County nursing homes compare with West Virginia?
36% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 64.4 per 100 beds against 48.1 statewide.