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Fairmont Medical Center
1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554
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.
Fairmont Medical Center, in Fairmont, West Virginia, is certified for 30 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Wvu Medicine chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marion Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 60 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 50.4 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 41.6% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,278 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 21 Aug 2025, 4 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
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 33.3%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. Chain: Wvu Medicine (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2023 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2023 |
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 Marion County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Barbara'S Memorial Nursing Home | Monongah | 57 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 38.6 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Majestic Care of Manchin | Fairmont | 41 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 85.4 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Pierpont Center At Fairmont Campus | Fairmont | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 50.0 | $15K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLCabuse iconSFF Candidate | Fairmont | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 60.0 | $18K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Tygart Center At Fairmont Campus | Fairmont | 119 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 60 | 50.4 | $8K | 12 Feb 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Marion County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fairmont Medical Center been cited for?
6 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 Fairmont Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fairmont Medical Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fairmont Medical Center?
It is part of the Wvu Medicine chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include West Virginia United Health System, Inc and West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fairmont Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 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.