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Brightwood Center
840 Lee Road, Follansbee, WV 26037
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.
Brightwood Center, in Follansbee, West Virginia, is certified for 115 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Genesis Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 19, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $65K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 60.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Brooke Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 50 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.5 | 43.5 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 60.4% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $65,274 | $65,274 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 27 May 2025, 26 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 L ×2 D ×31 E ×13 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 27 May 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2022 |
| 24 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2022 |
| 24 Aug 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 | 17 Sep 2022 |
| 24 Aug 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2022 |
| 24 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2022 |
| 24 Aug 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2022 |
| 24 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | Payment denial | — | 47 days |
| 27 May 2025 | Fine | $65,274 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the West Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.4%, RNs 44.4%; 3 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 | 22.1% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 36.2% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 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: 840 Lee Road Operations Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Wv Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2011 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Operations LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2018 |
| Genesis Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Brooke County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg Healthcare Center | Wellsburg | 60 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 28.3 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Brooke County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brightwood Center been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has Brightwood Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $65K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Brightwood Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brightwood Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Genesis Wv Holdings LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brightwood Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 May 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.