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Braxton Healthcare Center
859 Days Drive, Sutton, WV 26601
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Braxton Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Sutton, West Virginia, certified for 65 beds and caring for about 63 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 12, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 38.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Braxton Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.5 | 38.5 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.2% | 38.2% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 123 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: West Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2025, 12 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the West Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.2%, RNs 55.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.8% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.6% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Days Leasing Co Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rca Nh Holdings Op Co., LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/14/2023 |
| Days Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Days Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
| Health Care Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Marantz Wv Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Rca Healthcare Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Braxton Healthcare Center been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has Braxton Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Braxton Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Braxton Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Rca Nh Holdings Op Co., LLC and Days Mgt Co., LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Braxton Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.